Church

Nativity of Christ Cathedral

Name: Nativity of Christ Cathedral
Address: 23 Brīvības bulvāris, Rīga, LV

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Aigars

July 23, 2014

The biggest Orthodox church in the city. Having served as a planetarium and a restaurant during the Soviet Era, the building has been completelyrestored as a church and holds regular Orthodox services

Ilona

August 18, 2016

Riga's Nativity of Christ Cathedral is the biggest Orthodox church in the city. Having served as a planetarium and a restaurant during the Soviet Era, the building has been completely restored as a church and holds regular Orthodox services. Nativity of Christ Cathedral, as a symbol of architecture and stability, is often visited by the highest representatives of foreign countries, and all those who seek solace and sanctuary. The founding stone was laid on 3 July 1876 by Riga Bishop Serafim (Protopov). The initial design did not feature a separate belfry but as the Russian Czar Alexander II presented a surprise gift (12 bells) the design was improved with one more dome for bells