Ascension Cathedral (Samara)

Russia, Samara Region, gorodskoy okrug Samara, Samara, Stepana Razina Street, 78

Photos

  • Вознесенский собор (Самара). Photo 1
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  • Вознесенский собор (Самара). Photo 3
  • Вознесенский собор (Самара). Photo 4
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Description

The Samara Cathedral in honor of the Holy Ascension of Christ, located on Stepan Razin Street (formerly Voznesenskaya), is the most ancient of all Orthodox temples and churches preserved in Samara. It serves as a permanent meeting place for parishioners and pilgrims, and also hosts various charitable and spiritual activities, including the operation of an almshouse and Sunday schools for children and adults.

The history of the Ascension Cathedral began in the 18th century, when a wooden church was built at the intersection of Vodnikov and Komsomolskaya streets. However, it fell victim to fire twice, in 1765 and at the end of the 18th century. In 1838, a plan was developed for a new stone Ascension Cathedral, which began construction in 1841. Construction lasted more than eight years, and the cathedral was consecrated in 1848. In subsequent years, minor changes and renovations took place in the cathedral.

When the Bolsheviks came to power in 1917, the cathedral was closed, the bell tower and domes were destroyed, and services were stopped. During the Great Patriotic War, the cathedral was used by the military as a warehouse. However, in 1993, restoration of the cathedral began. The first services were held, and in 1997 and 1999 the main dome and bell tower were restored.

Currently, the Ascension Cathedral in Samara is a majestic structure, recreated in its pristine beauty, and continues to serve as a place of spiritual communication and worship for believers.

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