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Saint Michael's Cathedral
Saint Michael's Cathedral in Zhytomyr is considered an architectural landmark of the 19th century, it is one of the oldest stone religious buildings in the city.
It was built at the expense of Zhytomyr merchant Mykhaylo Khabotin, who was later buried under the altar part of the church.
The famous pianist Svyatoslav Richter was baptized here.
Until 1927, Saint Michael's Church operated as a temple of the Ukrainian autocephalous Orthodox community, then it was closed. In Soviet times, the "Znannya" society and a puppet theater were located here.
Today it is an active church of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. In 1991, restoration began. There is an Orthodox Sunday school at the cathedral.
Last update
5/10/2024
Categories | Temple, Architecture |
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Date of foundation | 1856 |
Address |
Kyivska Street, 18
Zhytomyr |
Coordinates |
50.25649° N, 28.66381° E
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Phone | +380 98 090 2549, |
smk.sobor@gmail.com , boyko_2007@ukr.net | |
Official site |
http://smk-sobor.org.ua |
https://www.facebook.com/smk.s... |
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