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Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish: Uspenskin katedraali, Swedish: Uspenskijkatedralen) is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, and main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary).
The Uspenski Cathedral is considered to be the largest Orthodox temple in Northern and Western Europe. The cathedral’s size is emphasized by its location on the highest hill of the Katajanokka district. The central cupola of the cathedral is 33 meters high.
Uspenski Cathedral. Pormestarinrinne 1, Kanavakatu 1, 00160 Helsinki. Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
Built in the late 19th century, this Russian-style orthodox cathedral is an impressive example of traditional Russian architecture and remains a popular tourist destination and a beloved symbol of the city.
Oct 23, 2014 · The Uspenski Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe and is situated upon a hillside on the Katajanokka Peninsula overlooking the city and the South Harbor. The cathedral is surmounted by 13 onion domes.
The Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish: Uspenskin katedraali, Russian: Успенский собор), in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is the Orthodox cathedral of the Metropolis of Helsinki and the see of the Metropolitan of Helsinski. The cathedral is dedicated to the Dormition (falling asleep) of the Holy Theotokos. (the Virgin Mary).
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The Uspenski Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Katajanokka peninsula in Helsinki. It is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe.
