The Sacred Heart Cathedral is the name given to a Russian Orthodox church in the Diocese of Tiraspol and Dubossary, Bender, a town controlled by Transnistria, de facto independent territory of Moldova.To visit Transfiguration Cathedral on your holiday in Bender, and find out what else Bender has to offer, use our Bender.
Its history dates back to 1814 when working on the expansion of local strength. It was built between 1815 and 1820 to constitute a symbol of liberation from Ottoman Turkish rule place.
It was consecrated on December 5, 1819. From 1918 to 1944 the parish church belonged to the Romanian Orthodox Church.
Since 1948 the cathedral was placed under state protection as a monument of architecture of the early nineteenth century.
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Right in the middle of the city, there isn't much open space around this church. Typical colourful interior, this time the main colour is a dark sea green.
Right in the middle of the city, there isn't much open space around this church. Typical colourful interior, this time the main colour is a dark sea green. more »
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One-domed cathedral with an attached hipped bell tower. The oil painting of the end of the last century has been preserved in the interior.
One-domed cathedral with an attached hipped bell tower. The oil painting of the end of the last century has been preserved in the interior. more »
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Ancient Icons intact! 10 wedding a weekend! :)
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