Annunciation Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin
Description:
The Annunciation Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin is located on Cathedral Square, in its southwestern part. This small nine-domed temple with gilded domes was built in the 15th century and served as the home church of kings and princes.
The construction of the cathedral was conducted in the style of early Moscow architecture. The church is a four-pillar three-apse cross-domed temple. The head drums are decorated with a runner and a brick rib, which is characteristic of Pskov architecture.
The temple is famous for its unique painting by Feofan the Greek, Andrei Rublev and Prokhor Gorodetsky. These are illustrations of the gospel. Also here are images of famous Russian princes and Byzantine emperors: Vladimir Monomakh, Alexander Nevsky, Daniel of Moscow, Ivan Kalita, Dmitry Donskoy, Ivan III. The grandiose iconostasis of the church is a masterpiece of Russian art. The main relics of the church are the wonderworking icon of the 14th century Pimenovsky Our Lady and the cross of King Constantine.
Since 1993, Divine services have been held in the Annunciation Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin once a year. It takes place on the feast of the Annunciation.