Posted in Ohio
November 28, 2020
St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Is A Pretty Place Of Worship In Ohio
The oldest Orthodox Christian Church in the state of Ohio is located in Cleveland and constructed in the style of a Russian church. It is opulent both inside and out and provides an alluring place for parishioners to worship.
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Because of its age and significance, the cathedral is on the United States National Register of Historic Places.
The domes consist of one onion dome and twelve cupolas which represent Jesus and the Twelve Apostles.
Donations to build were mainly given by parishioners of the first Orthodox parish which had started in the city in 1896. The original church was a small wood-framed building located on a different street. Parishioners at that time included several different ethnic groups who had no designated place of their own to worship.
Frescoes adorn the walls with Biblical scenes and daylight streams through the colorful stained glass windows providing a heavenly ambiance. It is no wonder why several scenes of the 1978 movie "The Deer Hunter" were filmed here (including the wedding scene).
With its opulence and grandeur, the cathedral would probably cost millions to build today.
St. Theodosius Cathedral is truly stunning. For more unique and historic churches in Ohio, check out our previous article: The Oldest Church In Ohio Dates Back To The 1800s And You Need To See It.
Address: 733 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
