Chapel of the Three Hierarchs, Renaissance church building in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Chapel of the Three Hierarchs displays characteristic Renaissance architecture with elaborate stone ornamentation, symmetrical facades, and classical motifs crafted by skilled 16th-century artisans.
Constructed between 1574 and 1591 by architect Piotr Krasowski, the chapel was commissioned by Greek merchant Constantine Corniaktos as part of a larger Orthodox church complex.
The chapel honors the three Holy Hierarchs—Saint Basil the Great, Saint John Chrysostom, and Saint Gregory the Theologian—who are revered patrons of education in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Located on vulytsia Ruska in Lviv's Old Town at coordinates 49.84221°N, 24.03446°E, the chapel offers guided tours and remains accessible for religious services and cultural visits.
The chapel features intricate frescoes and wooden furnishings that survived multiple fires and reconstructions, including the devastating 1695 fire that damaged the adjacent Korniakt Tower.
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