Cathedral of the Epiphany in Irkutsk - one of the oldest buildings in the city and one of its main attractions. The cathedral was founded in 1693 was originally a wooden church, but after what happened in 1716 in Irkutsk cathedral fire burned. After some time, the local authorities decided to rebuild the temple, but of brick.

Building robots for the construction of the cathedral began in 1718 funds for its construction were donated by the townspeople. By 1730, he graduated from the basic work on the construction of the cathedral, but the interior of the temple lasted for more than one year. The ceremonial consecration of the church in honor of the Epiphany took place in 1746 the Cathedral was designed in the Baroque style, with some elements of ancient architecture. One feature of the temple is the use of a huge number of tiles.

In April 1804 in Irkutsk was a strong earthquake, damaging cross cathedral dome and fifth. In the autumn of 1812 it was already prepared a place for the bell tower of the church. The bell weighing 12 tonnes, was poured in 1797. In March 1815 it was raised to a new bell tower, made in the style of Russian classicism. However, in 1861, in the city there was another earthquake, which severely damaged the cathedral: columns were to move, significantly damaged the bell tower, arches and vaults. In 1894 he received the status of a cathedral.

During the Soviet regime the church was closed, and then used as a bakery shop. In 1968 the building of the Cathedral began restoration works. The bell tower with tent completion acquired its original appearance. After the reconstruction of the conciliar building handed over to the museum of local lore. In 1994, the Cathedral of the Epiphany was returned to Orthodox believers. Six years later (in 2002) over the altar painting of the church, and a year later - painting the facade.

To date, the Cathedral of the Epiphany - a working temple, which is one of the major religious sites of the city of Irkutsk.