Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Kherson

St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kherson sea built near Zabalky. This suburb of Kherson lies on beam (ravine).

History of church

Zabalka yet known historians of the 17th century, but are actively apply for granting people began only in the 19th century. On the bank of the river Kosh near the military hospital built a small wooden church, which was dedicated in honor of St. Nicholas. In 1819, the church became a parish.

Over the years, the wooden church perished and weaker, and the majority of the population was poor Zabalky: the required amount of money just could not gather. In 1840, money for the construction of the stone church gives koleskyy assessor Jacob Doroshenko - a descendant of the famous Cossack family Doroshenko.

Before the revolution, the church acted Parish School, designed for boys and 30 girls.

In 1922, the church passed all valuables, and in 1929 removed from the church bells that send "the industrialization of the country." Location Mykolaiv Sea sobok supported as they could, collected donations restored iconostasis.

Before the war in the temple were repair shops and storage. During World War II church Kherson defended from invaders. Led this patriotic movement priests Nikolaychenko Nicholas and Timothy Zakrytskyy.

After the war the church was gradually rebuilt, restored chapels, erecting a new fence.

In 2007, the church regained the title marine Cathedral. Now w ith the church, there are three Sunday schools - for younger children middle age and older. Near the cathedral stands navigational guide that shows seafarers the right way.

Where is

Nicholas Naval Cathedral in Kherson is on the street Dobrokhotov, 31 (Komsomolsk neighborhood).