St. Cyril's Church

St. Cyril's Church is an Eastern Orthodox church building in the Dorohozhychi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, distinguished by white stone walls and five domes. The rectangular structure preserves elements from the 12th century and medieval wall paintings inside.

Prince Vsevolod II of Kyiv commissioned the church between 1139 and 1146 and designated it as a burial site for the Olgovichi dynasty. During restoration work in the 1860s, over 800 square meters of original frescoes from the founding century were uncovered beneath layers of plaster.

The interior shows works by painter Mikhail Vrubel, including large panels depicting biblical scenes such as the Annunciation and the Descent of the Holy Spirit. Visitors can see here the connection between medieval tradition and the artistic renewal of the late 19th century.

The site is reachable by metro to Dorohozhychi station or by bus routes stopping near Olena Teliha Street. Access to the interior depends on opening times for services and visits, which should be confirmed on site or in advance.

The walls preserve more than 800 square meters of original frescoes from the 12th century, discovered only in the 1860s beneath layers of plaster. These paintings are among the best-preserved examples of medieval wall art in the region.

Location: Kyiv

Inception: 1139

Founders: Vsevolod II of Kiev

Architectural style: Ukrainian Baroque

Part of: Saint Cyril's Monastery

GPS coordinates: 50.48309,30.47177

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29