Uspenski orthodox cathedral - Helsinki, Finland
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N 60° 10.111 E 024° 57.578
35V E 386784 N 6671928
Largest Orthorox church in Northern and Western Europe - Helsinki, Finland
Waymark Code: WMAA9Z
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 12/12/2010
Views: 153
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.
Type of Orthodox Church: Eastern
Type of Building: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 10/25/1868
Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: among others St. Nicolas – The Wonder Maker
Diocese: diocese of Helsinki
Archdiocese: Finnish Orthodox Church
Address: Kanavakatu 1 Helsinki, Finland 00160
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
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