Dominican cathedral

The majestic complex of the Dominican Cathedral of the Body of the Lord, consisting of the cathedral itself, the bell tower and the monastery, is the pride of Lviv, a monument of European significance.

The cathedral was built on the funds of Hetman Jozef Pototsky. Its architecture accurately reflects the European trends of the time: the temple has the shape of an elongated cross, and its majestic dome is supported by eight pairs of massive columns. Above the entrance to the temple is the inscription “Only to the Lord honor and glory.” And here is the image of the symbol of the monastic order of the Dominicans - a dog on the Bible with a burning torch clamped in its teeth, because the name of the order of the Dominicans is translated from Latin as dogs of God. The interior decoration of the temple amazes with exquisite beauty and solemnity. Eighteen carved wooden figures of the Dominicans, whose righteousness earned the title of Saints, are located in the upper galleries of the temple. The central altar is decorated with four figures of the apostles: Peter, Paul, John the Baptist and Luke.

Now that the temple has been returned to the church, you can not only appreciate its beauty, but also enjoy the sounds of one of the three Lviv organs that sound here during the service.