Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Eastern Orthodox church in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine.
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross displays Ukrainian Baroque architecture with multiple domes and decorative elements across its exterior facades.
Originally mentioned in writings from the XI-XIII centuries, the church underwent significant reconstruction in 1758 and experienced various administrative changes throughout its existence.
The church celebrates the Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Cross on September 14 with Divine Liturgy, Matins service, and traditional processions.
Located at coordinates 50.433917, 30.561139, the church functions as an active religious site within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex.
During the Soviet period from 1958 to 1989, authorities closed the church, but it returned to religious service in 1990 under the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Location: Kyiv
Architectural style: Ukrainian Baroque
Part of: Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
GPS coordinates: 50.43392,30.56114
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:31
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