Cathedral of the Transfiguration Photo: Cathedral of the Transfiguration

Cathedral of the Transfiguration in the city of Khabarovsk is the third largest Church among the Orthodox churches in Russia after St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. Golden-domed Cathedral is located on the steep Bank of the Amur river on the square of Fame.

The total height of the temple with crosses is 95 m, making it the dominant feature of the skyline. At the same time the Cathedral can accommodate more than three thousand people. The upper hall of the temple can accommodate about two thousand people, and the bottom - up to a thousand parishioners. The upper Church was consecrated in the name of the Transfiguration, and the temple located on the lower floor, in honor of Apostle and Evangelist Mark.

Blessing for the erection of a new Cathedral in the name of the Transfiguration in the city of Khabarovsk was given by the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Alexy II. The laying of the first stone in the Foundation of the Cathedral took place in 2001, the Chief architects made Yu givetian, N. Prokudin and E. Semenov.

The inner part of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration with frescoes, performed by a talented group of Moscow artists who were specially invited by the Bishop of Khabarovsk and Amur mark. The construction of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration ended in October 2003, the Great consecration of the Church took place in late 2004

A majestic Cathedral with five shining domes were built with funds donated by residents of the region, as well as sponsorship funds, municipal enterprises and organizations. Special contribution to the construction of the Cathedral was made by the head of CJSC "Artel "Amur" W. Lopatuk, for which he was awarded the order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow of the third degree Khabarovsk Bishop mark. Certificates and cash awards were also given to the builders and designers who participated in the construction of this magnificent Cathedral.

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