Cathedral of the Holy GhostOne of Minsk's only remaining historic buildings, the Cathedral
of the Holy Ghost dates back to 1642 when it was built as a convent
for Bernadine nuns. Like the city itself, the Cathedral has a
chequered history, damaged by fire in 1741, turned into a
monastery, and ultimately closed down by the Bolsheviks. Today it
is once again open for services and visitors, and is one of the
city's prime attractions with its remarkable collection of icons
from the Moscow Academic School. The collection includes the Icon
of the Mother of God, according to legend discovered in the river
in Minsk in 1500, allegedly made by St Luke the Evangelist.
Address: 3 Cyril and Methodius Street
Telephone: (17) 227 6609 |
