On Sunday 14 June, Russia inaugurated the Main Cathedral of Russian Armed Forces in a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, military and church officials, and Patriarch Kirill, head of Russia’s Orthodox Church.
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"Today is a significant event for the Armed Forces and for our country. Today the first temple is consecrated to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Temple of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, ”he said. “I am absolutely sure that all those who will come here will recall past deeds and prepare for the future," said Shoigu at the ceremony.
The Cathedral of Russian Armed Forces is 95-metre high. It is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. The richly decorated cathedral was built in less than two years in a Patriot Park about 55 kilometres from Moscow. The consecration was led by Russia's Orthodox Patriarch, Kirill.
The cathedral's six golden domes are dedicated to the patron saints of each branch of the Armed Forces of Russia. A museum at the church complex features exhibitions about the history of Russia's armed forces and WWII (also known in Russia as 'The Great Patriotic War")
The opening was originally planned for May 9, the 75th anniversary of Victory Day, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
