Holy Spirit Cathedral

This Cathedral was earlier the Bernardine Church during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth period. After the Russian takeover it became an Orthodox Cathedral. The icons and the rich paintings filled all over gives it an ethereal atmosphere. Monday 15.. Read more », July 2019 I was in the Cathedral and found the Holy Mass celebrated by the Metropolitan of the city Lots of faithful participated in the celebration.

A beautiful church with a simple but imposing green and white exterior, that is in total harmony with its surround. The mass One of the landmarks of the city of Minsk. The Sunday mass was excellent with people attending it in full religious devotion.

One of the most instantly recognisable symbols of Minsk is this magnificent, gleaming, two-towered Orthodox cathedral in the heart of the city. Completed in 1642 as part of a larger ensemble to serve Bernadine nuns, consecration was delayed for 40 ye.. Read more »ars because of the Muscovite invasions. In 1741 the original structure was damaged by fire but later reconstructed. The convent was closed in 1852 and the building given to the Russian Orthodox Church for use as a monastery before being closed by the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution. Today the church has been restored to its former glory. Look out for the famed Minsk Icon, supposedly dating from around 1500.

Beautiful cathedral with an interesting multi denominational history.

Beautiful church. A lovely visit.