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About this place
On the site of an old cemetery, where two churches had previously stood, one of Cherkasy's churches — St. Michael's Cathedral — has stood since 2002. It is located in a modern park. It was built with charitable funds over 8 years to a design by Metropolitan Sofronii. The church was built in the classical Byzantine style.
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The cathedral walls are painted by the well-known Cherkasy artist M. Dzvonka. With his murals, he decorated the columns, ceiling and walls of the church. The monumental cathedral impresses with its size. It has a large capacity. During services, up to 12 thousand people can be accommodated here. So it is no coincidence that foreign tourists joke, saying that such a church can hold an entire monastery.
The bell tower Golub was also built to the metropolitan's design. It stands out for its great height — 134 m
Interesting facts:
- No beams or lintels were used during the construction of the cathedral.
- St. Michael's Cathedral is the tallest among Ukrainian Orthodox churches. Its height is 74 m.
- The relics of Saint Martyr Makarii of Ovruch are kept in the church. According to parishioners, they have healing power.
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