Armenian Cathedral of Moscow, Cathedral in Meshchansky District, Moscow, Russia.
The Armenian Cathedral of Moscow stands as a monumental religious complex featuring traditional Armenian architectural elements with a main dome reaching 50 meters in height and accommodating over 1,000 worshippers in its expansive interior spaces.
Construction of this cathedral began in 2004 with the foundation ceremony attended by Patriarch Alexei II, representing the first major Armenian church project in Moscow since the Soviet era when many Armenian religious buildings were destroyed or confiscated.
The cathedral serves as the official seat of the New-Nakhichevan and Russian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, functioning as a central hub for Moscow's Armenian community estimated to number between 100,000 and 500,000 residents.
Located on Trifonovskaya Street near Marina Roshcha metro station, the complex provides underground parking for 300 vehicles and offers regular religious services, educational programs, and cultural events for visitors and the local Armenian community.
This cathedral holds the distinction of being the largest Armenian Apostolic Church outside Armenia, featuring authentic tuff stone imported from Anipemza near the historic city of Ani and housing relics of Saint Gregory the Illuminator brought in 2017.
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