Cathedral of the Epiphany in Irkutsk - one of the oldest buildings in the city and one of its main attractions. The Cathedral was founded in 1693, was Initially a wooden temple, but after what happened in 1716 in Irkutsk fire the Cathedral burned down. After some time, the local authorities decided to rebuild the temple, but made of brick.

Construction works on the construction of the Cathedral began in 1718 Funds for its construction were donated by the townspeople. To 1730 finished major work on the construction of the Cathedral, but the interior decoration of the temple lasted for more than one year. The solemn consecration of the temple in honor of the Epiphany took place in 1746 the Cathedral was built in Baroque style, with some elements of old Russian architecture. One of the features of the temple is the use of a huge number of tiles.

In April 1804 in Irkutsk there was a great earthquake, which struck the cross of the Cathedral and the fifth dome. In the autumn of 1812, had already prepared a place for the bell tower of the temple. The bell, weighing 12 tons poured in 1797 In March 1815, he was raised on a new bell tower, designed in the style of Russian classicism. However in 1861, the town experienced another earthquake, which severely damaged the Cathedral: columns moved, significantly damaged the bell tower, arches and vaults. In 1894, the Cathedral received the status of Cathedral.

During the Soviet times the Church was closed, and then it was used as a shop bread factory. In 1968 the building of the Cathedral began renovation and restoration work. The bell tower with a hipped end acquired its original appearance. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral building was transferred to the jurisdiction of the local Museum. In 1994, the Cathedral of the Epiphany was returned to the believers. Six years later (in 2002) over the painting of the altar of the temple, and a year - painting the facade.

Today the Cathedral of the Epiphany is a working temple, which is one of the main iconic attractions of the city of Irkutsk.