Assumption Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillov, Russia
The Assumption Cathedral stands as the central religious building within the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery complex, featuring traditional Eastern Orthodox architectural elements and a five-tiered iconostasis.
Built in 1497 by Rostov masters, the Assumption Cathedral held the distinction of being the largest monastery church constructed in Russia during that period.
The cathedral houses numerous ancient icons and religious artifacts, including a silver heaven gate presented to the monastery by Tsar Alexis in 1645.
The cathedral functions as part of the Kirillo-Belozersky Museum of History, Art, and Architecture, which spans over 20 hectares and contains 64 historical buildings.
The monastery's defensive walls, constructed between 1654 and 1680, successfully protected the cathedral and surrounding structures during the Polish siege of 1612.
Location: Kirillov
Inception: 1497
Part of: Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
GPS coordinates: 59.85727,38.36688
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:16
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