The most beautiful churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels Kiev (Київ)

Founded in 1108 by Prince Sviatopolk, the cathedral to the golden domes is a symbolic monument for Ukrainians because it is dedicated to angel Mykhaïl, the prince of angels. Its majestic domes encouraged the warriors defending the Russia of Kiev against the invaders from the th century. We note at the entrance of the frescoes representing the ancient city. In the th century the relics of Saint Barbara were transferred here, one can always see them on the left. Like dozens of other churches, Saint-Mykhaïl was destroyed by communists in the 1930 s. Its reconstruction according to the original plans was completed in 2000-2001. Now gold domes are again watching Kiev. On the left of the church you can see a monument to the victims of the great famine of 1931 and 1933. Indeed, in the 1930 s, Stalin began to eliminate the rich farmers, the koulaks, whose Ukraine was particularly full. He decided to decimate the Ukrainian people by famine. We can see on the front of the church, three groups of statues: on the left, André represents the beginning of the Christian religion in the first century; in Olga, the first "converted" to Christianity of Kiev Rus; on the right, St Cyril and St Methodius.

Between 1862 and 1890 the Church of St. Vladimir, devoted to the prince who moved Kiev Rus from Paganism to Christianity, presents characteristic features of Byzantine style. The reasons for conversion of Kyiv Rus to Christianity in Byzantium are numerous: need a marriage with the sister of the Byzantine emperors, diplomatic relations between Byzantium and the Kev Rus, need to unify the state with a religion. Vladimir having conquered the town of Chersonèse, it was there that he received baptism in 988. By entering right, one can see Olga, Vladimir's grandmother who had already converted to Christianity and Vladimir. Within the church itself, two paintings draw attention to: on the right of the nave the baptism of Vladimir, and left the baptism of the Kiéviens, thrown into the waters of the Dnipro. The relics of Saint Macari are exposed. According to legend, he was in the process of saying mass when the "enemies" (history does not say which), arrived. The entire people took refuge in the wood and could be saved. Macari has been massacred. It was through his prayers and the mass that he was celebrating, that the village was saved. His sacrifice went to posterity. Finally, before exiting the church, don't forget to lift your eyes before crossing the door of the nave, to see a magnificent table representing the last Judgment.

Located in one of the main streets of the city, the Gothic Cathedral Saint-Nicolas was built in 1899 by the architect Horodetsky. This original Gothic building is distinguished in the city by its two long and wavy towers. Catholic religious services take place every week. It also hosts organ concerts.