Old Katholikon of the Trinity Lavra

The Trinity Cathedral stands as a white stone structure with three apses, featuring distinctive architectural elements including narrow windows and a high single dome.

Built between 1422 and 1423 under Nikon of Radonezh, this cathedral represents the first stone building constructed within the Trinity Lavra monastery complex.

The cathedral houses the relics of Saint Sergius of Radonezh and once contained the renowned Trinity Icon painted by Andrei Rublev for its iconostasis.

The cathedral functions daily with Divine Liturgy services held every morning except on weekdays during Great Lent near the relics of Saint Sergius.

The walls of this early Moscow architectural monument incorporate an inward slope, creating a pyramidal shape emphasized by the window frames and portals.

Location: Sergiyevo-Posadsky District

Inception: 1422

Part of: Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

Website: http://stsl.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.30972,38.12944

Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:22