St. Nicholas Collegiate Church
St. Nicholas Cathedral Church in Nikolaev is today one of the most interesting monuments and shrines of the city since it was built several centuries ago.
On the very spot where today elevated to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, was once laid Greek wooden church that stood for 20 years.
History of St. Nicholas Church
In the late 17th century, the city operated a wooden Orthodox church, built with funds collected donations Greek community. By the end of the 18th century building significantly outdated and the congregation decided to build a new one.
In 1808, began raising funds to build a new church. Building stone Greek church due to lack of funds lasted from 1803 to 1817. Builder of the church acted Fr Pawlowski. Special care Petropulo distinguished Archimandrite Zacharias, who actively participated in the construction of the temple.
In 1817, St. Nicholas cathedral church was consecrated. Temple not closed the door a long time. Even in the 20 years of the 20th century place of worship in it. When operated Cathedral Parish School.
However, since 1930, St. Nicholas Cathedral Church stopped taking parishioners. It made the economic structure. In 1941 he was restoring service, which continues today.
Later Nikolayev became the diocesan center. While St. Nicholas Church received the status of a cathedral. Temple of restored and installed in the bell tower bell.
temple Architecture
St. Nicholas Church was established in the classical style by the architectural project approved by the Holy Synod. Nicholas Cathedral distinguished by small size and relative simplicity exterior, but played an important role in the spiritual and cultural life of the city. The interior of the church ornaments and paintings preserved 19th century.
On the south side of the cathedral was built in honor of the side altar of the Holy Virgin. Near the northern door from the outside built a place for the blessing of water.
Today, St. Nicholas Church on the list of monuments of national importance.
Getting to the cathedral
St. Nicholas Church in Nikolaev located on the street Falyeyevska. Nearby is Sivashsky Square. Next to the cathedral is a taxi stop number 3, 38, 46, 63, staying on the street Nikolskiy.
