The Holy Spirit of the Holy Spirit in Ishmael

In the XVII century, the majestic Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God was erected in Izmailovo - the royal estate located on the Silver Island. For Russia at that time it was a grandiose building. Its height is 18 meters – this is the height of a six-storey house. In addition, it was one of the first buildings built according to the drawings.

The brick cathedral is crowned with five chapters, the facade is decorated with white columns, tiles “peacock’s eye”. Three decorated porches lead to the church.

At one time, Tsar Peter I and Empress Anna Ioannovna spent their childhood years in Izmailovo.

Great damage to the cathedral was caused by French troops during the war of 1812, and after the military campaign on the territory of the temple was organized almshouse for war veterans.

Divine services in the modern temple began in the late twentieth century.