Tag Archives: The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

1. Introduction of 3 Apostles Relief The Holy Apostle Peter is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is regarded as one of the founders and first leaders of the Christian Church. Peter, originally named Simon, was a fisherman from Galilee. Because of his firm belief and loyalty to Jesus, he was called “Rock” […]

1. Introduction of After Christ’s Resurrection Relief Christ is the core figure of the Christian faith. He is considered to be the only son of God. He was born to save the world and brought salvation through his sacrifice and resurrection. Christian doctrine believes that Christ’s suffering and resurrection brought hope to mankind to overcome […]

1. Introduction of Golden Guardian Angel Relief Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is located in Moscow and is one of the most representative churches of the Russian Orthodox Church. The church was originally built by Tsar Alexander I to commemorate Russia’s great victory over Napoleon in 1812. However, in 1931, the church was demolished by […]

1. Introduction of  Religious Figures Relief Orthodoxy is an important branch of Christianity, with a history dating back to the 1st century AD and originating from the early Christian church. In 1054 AD, the Christian Church split into Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy due to disputes over theology, rituals and power, an event known as […]

1. Introduction of Moses Bronze Relief Prophet Moses is an extremely important prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and is considered to be the messenger of the law chosen by God. He is a key figure in the Book of Exodus, leading the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery and receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount […]

1. Introduction of Russian Soldier  Relief The Battle of Kulikovo is a landmark battle in Russian history, which took place in 1380. In this battle, Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy of Moscow led the Russian coalition forces to fight against the army of the Mongol Golden Horde on the Kulikovo steppe. This was the first time […]

1. Introduction of Prince Pozharsky Relief Prince Dmitrii Pozharsky was a national hero of Russia in the 17th century, famous for his fight against the invasion of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the “Time of Troubles”. At that time, Russia was in the midst of a dynastic crisis, with domestic political unrest and external harassment from […]

1. Introduction of Vladimir the Great Statue Saint Vladimir the Great, the Grand Duke of Kievan Rus, is a religious and political figure of great importance in Russian history. This Vladimir the Great Statue shows the solemn image of Saint Vladimir in high relief. In 988 AD, Vladimir made an important decision that changed history […]

1. Introduction of Russian Orthodox Clergy High Relief The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow is one of the landmark buildings of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is located in the center of Moscow, next to the Moscow River. The cathedral was first built by Tsar Alexander I in 1812 to celebrate the victory […]