Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Kazan

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic place of worship in central Kazan with neoclassical design. The structure features balanced proportions, substantial columns across its facade, and white exterior walls that stand out distinctly in the urban landscape.

The Catholic community in Kazan was founded in 1835 when priests began holding services in private homes due to restrictions on church construction. The current building was erected much later, providing a permanent place of worship after faithful waited for many years without their own church.

The church serves as a gathering place for believers from many different backgrounds and reflects the religious diversity of the city. Visitors notice how people from various parts of the world come together here to worship and celebrate their faith.

The church is centrally located in the city and easy to reach on foot, though entry may be reserved during services. Those who want to visit freely should inquire in advance or come during quieter periods of the day.

During Soviet rule, the church was converted into a storage facility and lost its religious purpose for decades. Its restoration as an active place of worship is therefore a marker of how religious freedom returned to the region after the Soviet era ended.

Location: Kazan

Inception: 2008

Architectural style: neoclassicism, classicism

GPS coordinates: 55.78306,49.12750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04