A draft architect Konstantin Ton ( 1794 - 1881. ) - Five-domed cathedral in the Russian-Byzantine style . Originally the church of St. Prince Vladimir was supposed to build in the Chersonese, but in 1842, at the request of Admiral MPLazarev, troubled insufficient number of Orthodox churches in Sebastopol , it was decided to build a cathedral in the heart of the city.
The history of St. Vladimir's Cathedral - Tomb of the outstanding Russian admirals Sevastopol many well-known.It is appropriate to recall that in 2008 - m , for the anniversary of Sevastopol was identified three important dates in the history of one of the few remaining churches of the second half of XIX century.
The original cathedral in the name of St Prince Vladimir wanted to build in Kherson on the spot where , according to legend , Prince Vladimir was baptized .But when the commander of the Black Sea Fleet after A. Greig became Admiral MP Lazarev, he appealed to Emperor Nicholas I to the report , which requested permission to erect a temple is not in Kherson , in the center of the city.
The authorization was signed in 1842.The Emperor personally have to plan the construction site of the Cathedral of Sebastopol - central city hill . By all canons of the Church of ancient architecture has always been based on the elevation and served as a center and a geographical and spiritual.St. Vladimir's Cathedral , built in the central city hill, as it were, crowned him , as at present navigation mark, registered in the International sailing directions . Shining in the sun dome and cross of the cathedral can be seen everywhere.
160 years ago, in October 1848, began preparation for construction of the cathedral : planning and clean-up areas , cleaning the excavated soil. For this work involved the Black Sea crew team , and not only : in the Sevastopol city archives preserved Instruction staff - Captain V.Ruleva to the commission for the construction of the temple in Sebastopol in the name of Prince Vladimir of St dated October 1848, in which the staff - the captain requests sent daily to 10 laborers from the excavation tool.
The construction of the church of St. Vladimir in Sevastopol was the cherished dream of the Admiral Lazarev.He was personally involved in ordering Italian marble products , components , icons for the future of the church. In 1851, in Vienna from a serious illness MPLazarev died. He was transferred to Sevastopol , with honors, was buried in the crypt of the cathedral being built on the site .
By the beginning of the defense of Sevastopol walls of the cathedral were taken only 60 cm above the ground. Begun work allowed July 15, 1854 to make the ceremonial laying of the cathedral.It has taken place in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Black Sea Fleet - General Adjutant Vice - Admiral Kornilov commander of the Sevastopol port and vice - admiral Staniukovich . Consecrated the church , Archbishop Innocent tab .
The military events of 1854 - 1855 . interrupted the construction of the temple.During the defense of Sevastopol in the crypt of the cathedral is not built next to St. Vladimir's ashes were buried Admiral Lazarev his worthy disciples of admiral Kornilov , Istomin , Nakhimov . The cathedral became the burial place of famous admirals of the Russian Navy , a monument to the heroes of defense of Sevastopol 1854 - 1855 gg.
150 years ago , in 1858 , it was decided to continue construction of the cathedral . The initial project of architect KA Ton professor has been modified and refined academician of architecture AA Avdeev and approved in 1862.In 1881, shortly before his death , Emperor Alexander I signed a decree relative to the highest Souls epic heroes of Sevastopol in the Vladimir Cathedral being completed . The command contains three points.First, in the church of St. Vladimir Sevastopol have a marble plaque with the names , surnames and dates of death of admirals head - and chief - the officers who were killed or died of wounds during the Crimean War. Second, there is a plaque on the Death of his death, Knights of St. George of the Navy , awarded the title for his bravery in the battles of the war.Third: in both cases, not to mention those whose names already engraved on a memorial plaque at St Nicholas Church on the North side of cemetery . This order was intended to perpetuate the memory of the good purposes of worthy sons of the Fatherland from the medium navy.
Construction of the cathedral was completed in 1888.Simultaneously with the completion of the fence was erected around the cathedral and the lattice Byzantine style. Cast iron grate in Yekaterinburg. ( These days her old drawings restored free master Uralmash . In 2004, the solemn consecration of the cathedral fence to mark the 150 - anniversary of his favorites ).
120 years ago, 5 (17) October 1888 , the anniversary of the failure of the first assault of Sevastopol Anglo - French troops, the cathedral was consecrated in the presence of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich Romanov , chief commander of the Russian Navy .Before the consecration of the Cathedral of the names of famous admirals, Lazarev, Kornilov and Istomin Nakhimov were cut in slabs of diorite , mounted in the outer lining of the temple from the north and south facades have survived to this day.
Until 1917, St. Vladimir's Cathedral was kept in the means of the Navy .In the temple were made only ceremonial worship on Sundays and church holidays, the days of commemorative events of the first defense of Sevastopol during the birthday party of the imperial family . The church service was conducted at the cathedral until 1932. Then contract with the Orthodox - The religious community has been terminated , and the church was closed.October 19, 1992 St. Vladimir's Cathedral was re- consecrated and opened for religious services .
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