Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk

For other uses, see Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk
Religion
AffiliationRussian Orthodox
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusRussian Orthodox Diocese of Smolensk
Location
LocationSmolensk, Smolensk Oblast Russia
Interactive map of Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk
Coordinates54°47′20″N 32°3′16″E / 54.78889°N 32.05444°E / 54.78889; 32.05444
Architecture
ArchitectRussian architect
StyleRussian Baroque
Groundbreaking1677
Completed1740

The Cathedral Church of the Dormition (Russian: Успенский собор), dominating the city of Smolensk, Russia, from Cathedral Hill, has been the principal church of the Smolensk bishopric for 800 years.

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