Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Samara)
Orthodox cathedral in Samara, Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is an unpreserved cathedral of the Samara diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, located in Samara.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour | |
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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour | |
50°11′44″N 50°6′8″W | |
Location | Samara |
Country | Russia |
Denomination | Orthodox Christian church |
History | |
Status | Cathedral |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Destroyed |
Architect(s) | Ernest Gibert |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Neo-Byzantine architecture in the Russian Empire |
Years built | 1869-1894 |
Specifications | |
Materials | Brick |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Samara |
The cathedral was built in 1869-1894, was a temple for 2500 people, made in neo-Byzantine style, which, according to some experts,[1] became the founder of a number of Orthodox churches of this type: five-domed with a high bell tower, combining the characteristic features of Byzantine and Russian architectural styles. The construction was carried out on the basis of donations from the inhabitants of the province, mainly merchants, as well as at the expense of Samara. It was the burial vault of the bishops of Samara.
It was also the cathedral of the Samara diocese from the moment of consecration in 1894 until 1928, when the cathedral was moved, because of being controlled by Renewal schism. In 1930, the cathedral was closed, the projects to rebuild the building into a cultural center were rejected, and then the demolition of the church began, including by means of explosions for building materials. In the middle of 1932 the cathedral was destroyed, a few years later a house of culture was built in its place, where the Samara Opera and Ballet Theatre is located.
In the beginning of the 21st century, a number of church and political leaders of Samara region came up with the idea of restoring the cathedral to its former place, but the proposal did not find support from the authorities and experts in the field of architecture.