Orthodox cathedral of the Ascension of Christ, Novosibirsk, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Zheleznodorozhny District, Novosibirsk, Russia.
The Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension of Christ is a brick church in Novosibirsk featuring multiple domes and symmetrical facades with traditional Orthodox architectural details. It stands on Sovetskaya Street and its red brick exterior makes it easy to spot from nearby streets.
The cathedral opened in 1913 as a brick building, replacing an older wooden church that had stood on the same site. It survived the Soviet period, when religious institutions across the country faced serious difficulties, and continued to function as an Orthodox church.
The cathedral is an active place of worship where the Orthodox community gathers for services and feast days throughout the year. Visitors who step inside can hear traditional choral singing during liturgies, which fills the interior with sound.
Because this is an active place of worship, visitors are expected to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered. Going outside of main service times gives you more room to look around the interior at your own pace.
Although Novosibirsk is a relatively young city, this cathedral is one of the oldest surviving brick buildings in the city. This means the building predates most other permanent structures around it, making it a rare witness to the city's early years.
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