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About this place
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is an example of sacred architecture of the 17th-19th centuries. It was built in 1690. For almost one hundred years, it served as a Carmelite church, and later it was a monastery. In 1795, by order of Emperor Joseph II, the monastery was dissolved and its property nationalized.
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The cross-shaped cathedral in plan was rebuilt several times, and the interiors were restored. Restoration work was carried out in 1894 and 1905, and on the occasion of the anniversary celebrations in 2000, the wall paintings were completely renewed. The modern cathedral is marked by monumentality and majestic architecture. It is among the monuments of architecture of local significance.
Interesting facts:
- The iconostasis paintings were made by Modest Sosenko — a Ukrainian monumental artist.
- Writer Ivan Franko studied and prayed in the church.
- The cathedral is known for the fact that the three blessed new martyrs, who were executed by the NKVD, held services there.
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