Resurrection Cathedral in Istra

The Resurrection Cathedral features a grand rotunda structure, multiple chapels, and intricate ceramic decorations throughout its architectural composition.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1658 under Patriarch Nikon, who commissioned detailed measurements of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to create this replica.

The cathedral incorporates replicas of Jerusalem's sacred sites, including the Holy Sepulchre chapel and the underground Church of Constantine and Helena.

Visitors can reach the cathedral by taking a train from Moscow's Rizhsky Station to Istra, followed by a short bus ride to the monastery grounds.

The cathedral's interior contains multiple tiers of chapels connected by passages, forming a complex architectural arrangement different from traditional Orthodox churches.

Location: Istra

Inception: 1658

Part of: New Jerusalem Monastery

Website: https://n-jerusalem.ru/page27536605.html

GPS coordinates: 55.92145,36.84508

Latest update: May 25, 2025 00:34