The chapel in honor of Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle, who, according to legend, foretold the foundation of Kyiv, was built on the slopes of the Dnipro near Askold's grave.
The construction was carried out at the expense of the Public Fund of Saint Andrew the First-Called, the project was developed by the architect Mykola Zharikov. The temple facing upwards is made in the style of a modern interpretation of the Ukrainian Baroque. According to the peculiarities of style and territorial affiliation, the chapel was included in the Lavra complex.
A commemorative sign in honor of the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Christ has been installed nearby. Across the road from the church, a monument to Andrew the First-Called (architect Mykola Zharikov) was opened in 2000. ...
The chapel in honor of Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle, who, according to legend, foretold the foundation of Kyiv, was built on the slopes of the Dnipro near Askold's grave.
The construction was carried out at the expense of the Public Fund of Saint Andrew the First-Called, the project was developed by the architect Mykola Zharikov. The temple facing upwards is made in the style of a modern interpretation of the Ukrainian Baroque. According to the peculiarities of style and territorial affiliation, the chapel was included in the Lavra complex.
A commemorative sign in honor of the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Christ has been installed nearby. Across the road from the church, a monument to Andrew the First-Called (architect Mykola Zharikov) was opened in 2000. The monument is made of a solid block of granite. The pedestal in the upper part is stylized as clouds, which emphasizes the holiness of the apostle.
Каплиця на честь Святого Апостола Андрія Первозванного, який, за легендою, передрік заснування Києва, зведена на дніпровських схилах поряд з Аскольдовою могилою.
Будівництво велося коштом Громадського фонду Святого Андрія Первозванного, проєкт розробив архітектор Микола Жаріков. Спрямований угору храм виконаний у стилі сучасного трактування українського бароко. За особливостями стилю та територіальної приналежності каплиця увійшла до Лаврського комплексу.
Поруч встановлено пам'ятний знак на честь 2000-річчя Різдва Христова. Через дорогу від храму в 2000 році відкрито пам'ятник Андрію Первозванному (архітектор Микола Жаріков). Монумент виготовлений із цільного гранітного блоку. Постамент у верхній частині стилізований під хмари, що підкреслює святість апостола.
Last update
3/12/2024
Categories | Temple, Architecture |
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Date of foundation | 2001 year |
Address |
Andriya Pervozvannoho Square, 1
Kyiv |
Coordinates | 50.4426° N, 30.5527° E Coordinates copied |
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