Protection Cathedral

The Protection Cathedral is a neoclassical religious structure in Nizhegorodsky District featuring nine domes and traditional Russian architectural details built from brick. Inside, it holds multiple religious artifacts and artworks that reflect the spiritual life of this faith community.

The cathedral was built in 1791 as a religious center for the Old Believer movement, a community that separated from the Russian Orthodox Church in the 17th century. This split arose from disagreement over liturgical reforms and continues to shape the way services are conducted today.

The cathedral serves as a center for Old Believer religious life, where services follow inherited rituals distinct from mainstream Russian Orthodox practices. The community here preserves prayer traditions and liturgical customs passed down through centuries.

Visitors can explore the building through guided tours that offer information about architectural features and the religious significance of different areas. It helps to plan ahead and check opening times and any access requirements beforehand.

The building houses an extensive collection of religious manuscripts and texts from before the 17th century church reforms. These historical writings offer rare insights into liturgical practices that are seldom documented elsewhere.

Location: Nizhegorodsky District

Inception: 1791

Architects: Matvey Kazakov

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia

Part of: Ensemble of the Rogozhskaya Old Believer Community

Website: https://rpsc.ru/church/rogozskoe

GPS coordinates: 55.73944,37.70278

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44