Church of the Holy Rosary
600,000, Vladimir, St. Gogol, 12
Description:
The Church of the Holy Rosary is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vladimir, which dates back to 1891.
In 1891, a Catholic parish was founded in Vladimir, then it was decided to build a church. Construction began in 1892 and was completed two years later. The cathedral was built according to the project of architects A.P. Afanasyev and I.O. Karabutov. The temple was built in pseudo-Gothic style. It is made of red brick, the dome is crowned by a sharp spire. The architectural ensemble also includes the priest's house. At the beginning of the XX century, the parish numbered about a thousand people.
After the October Revolution, the church worked for some time, but in 1934 the Catholic parish was liquidated. There is a radio broadcaster in the temple building. In the seventies, the architectural complex was equipped as an exhibition hall.
The revival of the community began in 1992. On March 1, 1992, the church was returned to local Catholics. The cathedral is currently in operation.