Transfiguration Cathedral – one of the most magnificent temples of the city of Sumy, which is located in the centre of the former fortified area, in a pedestrian street of the Cathedral. This old Orthodox Church is the true masterpiece of the masters the 18th century, He combined three different styles – Baroque, Renaissance and classicism.

The first wooden Cathedral of the Transfiguration was built in the 60-ies of the 18th century, But the Church burned down. After some time, the Cathedral was restored and he lasted until 1776, a New stone Church was built over 12 years. In 1788 it held its first service. Its current name is the Cathedral of the Transfiguration acquired after reconstruction, which was carried out in 1882-1892, the Author of the project was known as the diocesan architect M. I. Catchers.

The temple was added to the new majestic three-tiered bell tower, crowned with a tower clock with dials on all four sides. On the edges of the roof of the bell tower are three-meter-high sculptures of the four evangelists: Mark, John, Luke and Matthew, and on the roof of the Cathedral you can see the cast-iron figures of the apostles Peter and Paul, and two sculptures of Grand Prince Vladimir.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral has a luxurious interior. White marble iconostasis, malachite columns, altar, rich in stucco on the dome, and reliquaries for placing icons – all this gives the Cathedral grandeur and sublimity. In the temple there are a few icons, but the most revered of these is the miraculous Korsun icon of the Mother of God is the sanctuary of the temple. With this icon on the top on the third day of Easter are holiday moves around the city.

Dusk Cathedral shines bright illumination, making it the main decoration of night panorama of the city. Transfiguration Cathedral is a historical monument, which belongs to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.