Protection Cathedral

The Protection Cathedral features nine domes, traditional Russian architectural elements, and contains multiple religious artifacts within its brick structure.

Built in 1791, the cathedral became a central religious institution for Old Believers who separated from the Russian Orthodox Church during the 17th century reforms.

The cathedral holds regular services following Old Believer traditions, maintaining religious practices that differ from mainstream Russian Orthodox ceremonies.

Visitors can access the cathedral through guided tours, which explain the architectural features and religious significance of different sections of the building.

The cathedral contains an extensive collection of religious manuscripts and texts dating back to pre-reform periods of Russian Orthodox history.

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: May 17, 2025 10:34