Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Lida)
zamkovaya Street, Lida 231300, Belarus
Description:
During its existence, the temple has undergone some changes. In particular, during the fire of 1821, the originally built two towers were lost, and already in the XX century the fence surrounding the cathedral was demolished, after which the church acquired a modern appearance. Today it is the oldest building in the city.
The interior of the church is made in light golden-yellow-pink tones. The ceiling and walls are decorated with frescoes on the theme of the triumph of Christianity, and the walls are decorated with stucco and sculptures in the Rococo style. The altar part is rectangular, and a crucifix rises above the altar, to the left and right of which are sculptures of the apostles. In the left part of the chapel of the cathedral depicts the image of Our Lady of the Rosary, the patroness of Roman victories over the Turks, revered by local parishioners.