Uspenski Cathedral - Helsinki, Finland
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Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral - Helsinki, Finland
Waymark Code: WMAA59
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 12/11/2010
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Uspenski Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary). Its name comes from the Old Church Slavonic word uspenie, which denotes the Dormition. Designed by the Russian architect Alexey Gornostaev (1808-1862), the cathedral was built after his death in 1862-1868.
Uspenski Cathedral is claimed to be the largest orthodox church in Western Europe
Address:
Kanavakatu 1
00160 Helsinki
Finland
Religious affiliation: Orthodox
Date founded or constructed: 1868/1/1
Web site: [Web Link]
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