Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral
The Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Astana can welcome up to four thousand people and appears to be the largest in Central Asia. The decision to build the cathedral was made in 2004 and the first stone was laid in January 2006. The cathedral is open every day from 8 am to 7 pm, and the services are performed every day. For those interested in the historical part of Nur-Sultan, you can visit one of the oldest shopping malls in the Assumption Cathedral.
The area of the Assumption Cathedral covers around two thousand square meters, whereas the height is 68 m. It consists of three chapels: the main one - is built in honour of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, on the left side is the chapel that honours the Archangel Michael, and the one on the right side honours Saints Cyril and Methodius. The lower temple is made in honour of the new martyrs and confessors of Kazakhstan, while the upper and lower churches have two confessionals each. All the interior artwork in Assumption Cathedral was painted by artists from Palekh in Russia.
Location: Kuyshi Dina St 27, Astana, Kazakhstan
Website: http://sobor.kz/node/171
Tel: 7 7172 35 07 32
Hour: 8:00 AM - 19:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.8/5
