St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral (full name — Stavropol St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral of the city of Kronstadt)

            St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral is an Orthodox church, the last and largest of the naval cathedrals built in the Russian Empire.
It was built in 1903-1913 in the neo-Byzantine style by architect Kosyakov. Since May 2013, it has been considered the main temple of the Russian Navy. 
Some facts about the cathedral:
The decoration combines marine themes and Orthodox symbols — St. Andrew's flag on the gates, anchors on the doors, etc.
The capacity of the temple is more than 5,000 people. 
The height of the cathedral is 70 m. 
The relics of Nicholas the Wonderworker, Fyodor Ushakov, Sergius of Radonezh, Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mikhailovna and Nun Barbara are kept inside the cathedral.........................
Such a special cathedral!
Involuntarily you look up
On the yellow-gold dome,
What's with the anchors and the lace.
What is unusual about a Russian church?
It belongs to all the lost ships.,
They sailed the seas of Russia,
Enemies were not allowed into their waters.
Military, sailing ships,
as well as Russian sailors,
whose glory and honors were returned to the country,
They drowned in the depths of the sea.
The icons in the church stand in a row
and, as usual, do not hang.
And the walls don't fill up,
but they fill up with heroes.
The Naval Cathedral is not only a temple
It is dedicated to the dead Russian sailors,
but it is a very important museum,
it has exhibits for people. 
The names of the sea heroes,
Which covers the wall.
(And, let's say, more than one).....
   

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