Uspenski Cathedral

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Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral
See also Cathedral of the Assumption (disambiguation)

Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish Uspenskin katedraali) is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to the Dormition. Designed by Russian architect Alexey Gornostaev (1808-1862), the cathedral was built after his death in 1862-1868.

Cathedral is set upon a hillside on the Katajanokka peninsula overlooking the city. On the back of the cathedral is a plaque commemorating Tsar Alexander II of Russia, ruler of Finland during its construction. It is the main cathedral of the Finnish Orthodox Church Diocese of Helsinki.

Uspenski Cathedral at dusk
Uspenski Cathedral at dusk

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