St. Michael's Cathedral, Belgrade
| Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel | |
|---|---|
| Саборна Црква Св. Архангела Михаила | |
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Saborna Crkva | |
  Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel Shown within Serbia | |
| 44°49′5″N 20°27′7″E / 44.81806°N 20.45194°E | |
| Location | Belgrade |
| Country |
 Serbia |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodoxy |
| Website | Saborna Crkva Official website |
| History | |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Founder(s) | House of Obrenović |
| Dedication | St. Michael the Archangel |
| Relics held |
King Uroš III Despot Stefan Štiljanović Prince Miloš I Prince Mihailo Prince Milan |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Church |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance |
| Designated | 1979 |
| Architect(s) | Adam Friedrich Kwerfeld |
| Style | Neoclassicism with late baroque elements |
| Completed | 1840 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of domes | 1 |
The Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel (Serbian: Саборна Црква Св. Архангела Михаила, Saborna Crkva Sv. Arhangela Mihaila) is a Serb Orthodox Christian church in the centre of Belgrade, Serbia. It is one of the most important places of worship in the country. It is commonly known as just Saborna crkva (The Cathedral) among the city residents.
History
The cathedral was built from 1837-40 by order of Prince Miloš Obrenović, according to the design and plans of Adam Friedrich Kwerfeld, a builder from Pančevo. The church was built in the style of classicism with late baroque elements. The church is dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel. The interior is richly decorated. The gold-plated carved iconostasis was made by the sculptor Dimitrije Petrović, while the icons on the iconostasis, thrones, choirs and pulpits, as well as those on the walls and arches were painted by Dimitrije Avramović, one of the most distinguished Serbian painters of the 19th century.
The special value of the church is its treasury. The relics of Serbian saints emperor Uroš V and despot Stefan Štiljanović, as well as the heads of the Church and Serbian rulers of the Obrenović dynasty (Miloš, Mihailo and Milan).
Patriarchate of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Today's building of the Patriarchate was built from 1934 until 1935 and designed by architect Viktor Lukomski. It is located across Saborna Crkva. The building has a square base, it is solid and has monumental forms. On the main facade, against the Cathedral Church, an impressive portico stands out, with low columns and an arched portal above which is a sculpted coat of arms of the Patriarchate of Serbia. On the top of this facade, in a niche, is a mosaic composition representing St. John the Baptist. In the east part of the building, there is a chapel dedicated to St. Simeon. It contains a carved iconostasis, the work of Ohrid masters, bearing icons painted in 1935 by Vladimir Predojević. Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel was declared Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia. The Library and Museum of Serbian Orthodox Church are in this building, too.
Attraction
The cathedral is a popular tourist attraction in Belgrade; however, for tourists, it is best to visit the church during weekdays as the church usually holds weddings, baptisms etc. during the weekend.
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Belgrade Cathedral Church. |
References
Sources
- Бранко Вујовић (September 1996). "Саборна црква у Београду". Belgrade: Projekat Rastko.
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