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St. Nicholas Cathedral in Novogrudok

Type: Churches Style: Baroque Date of Foundation: 1780 year Status: The international value Republic of Belarus, Grodno region, Novogrudok, Grodnenskaya str., 4

Novogrudok St. Nicholas Cathedral is an Orthodox church and the main cathedral of the Novogrudok Diocese. The main altar is dedicated to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, while the side altar is dedicated to St. Alexandra the Great Martyr. This cathedral is a significant landmark that you should definitely visit while taking tours across Belarus. You can book a tour to Novogrudok from Minsk and other cities.

The History of the Cathedral: From Catholic Church to Orthodox Temple

Initially, the cathedral was a Catholic church of the Franciscan monastery, built in 1780 with donations from Elena Radziwill and Tomasz Woynilowicz. In 1846, the church was converted into an Orthodox temple, and after the fire of 1852, it acquired features of the Russian-Byzantine style. Valuable icons and church utensils appeared in the cathedral thanks to the charitable contributions of Crown Princes Nicholas and Alexander Alexandrovich.

Architectural Features of St. Nicholas Cathedral

The cathedral is a monument of late Baroque architecture with elements of Russian-Byzantine style. The rectangular building includes a basilica and a pentagonal altar apse. The façade of the cathedral is divided into three tiers, with the central entrance flanked by pilasters, and windows arranged in two rows. Above the porch is a bell tower with three bells.

Valuable Icons and Church Utensils

During the reconstruction of the temple in the 19th century, a three-tiered iconostasis was installed. Among the treasures of the cathedral are an 18th-century icon of the "Mother of God Hodegetria" and an icon of St. Nicholas in a silver riza, donated by Crown Prince Nicholas Alexandrovich. A gilded tabernacle installed on the altar holds a special place.

The Modern Significance of the Cathedral

Since 1992, St. Nicholas Cathedral has served as the main cathedral of the restored Novogrudok Diocese. Today, it is a spiritual center for thousands of believers and a popular destination for tours across Belarus. Book a tour to Novogrudok from Minsk to personally see this unique architectural monument.

A Tour to Novogrudok

Tours from Minsk to Novogrudok are popular among tourists eager to learn more about the formation of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and touch the history of one of Belarus’s most significant cities. Book a tour and visit the Novogrudok Regional Museum as part of the tour programs The Road of Castles: Mir – Novogrudok – Lida, Art and Craft (Novogrudok – Berezovka), Adam Mickiewicz’s Trails.

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Address Republic of Belarus, Grodno region, Novogrudok, Grodnenskaya str., 4 GPS Google: 53.598732′ N, 25.82349′ E