The largest orthodox church in Odessa destroyed by Russian rockets

The temple was erected at the end of the 18th century. In August 1794, the site for the construction of the Orthodox cathedral was solemnly consecrated at Plac Soborowy.

In February 1800 the church was elevated to the rank of a cathedral. The consecration took place on May 25, 1808. Twice enlarged (1894, 1900–1903), the Odessa Cathedral became the main temple of Novorossiya (and one of the largest in the entire Russian Empire). By the decision of the Soviet authorities, it was demolished in 1936. Rebuilt in 1997–2005.

At the time of the attack, there were two people in the temple, both survived. One of the clergymen reported that “the damage is colossal”, a fire broke out.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that in the attack on Odessa, the Russian army used Onyx missiles, which are difficult to detect and shoot down by anti-aircraft defenses.

At least one person in the city was killed and 18 others were injured.

“We save Polish monuments in Ukraine” – this is the name of the project currently being implemented by the More Than Poland Foundation. Its main goal is to fight against the devastation of Polish cultural property and to protect works of art located in Ukraine.

The project is financed by the ORLEN for Pomerania Foundation.

We cordially invite you to cooperate – every smallest amount is able to help save the lost fragments of our past from oblivion…

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