Greek Sofia church - one of the oldest surviving churches in Kherson, located on the street Krasnoflotskaya. In addition, it is the only form of the basilica built in the city temple. The church with a wooden head was built by the Greeks, who settled here in the 18th century., And was consecrated in 1780

Kherson basilica is divided by two rows of columns into three naves. In the courtyard of the temple erected a magnificent bell tower, the third tier of which is decorated with carved wooden statues of the four apostles: Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. Service, divine liturgy, baptisms, weddings were held in the church in the Greek language. For Russian-speaking residents of the city later he was elevated to Cathedral of the Assumption.

Due to the economic crisis, it is in the early 18th - late 19th century., The Greeks left the city, so that in 1808 the church was consecrated in Sofia Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Virgin. But despite this, the current appearance of the church is no different from the Greek temple of 18th century.

By its architectural mind Greek Sofia church and now stands out among all the churches of Kherson. Drum Temple remained wooden. Four niches, located at the top of the drum, the bell tower with colored sculptures of the evangelists give the church a peculiar appearance.

Particular attention should be carved iconostasis ebony, made in the style of the Italian Renaissance. The iconostasis was brought from Greece. General view of the wonderful carved iconostasis and altar gates spoiled later posed with white columns, which can not be combined with black iconostasis.

Today Greek Sofia church is a monument of history and architecture of Kherson.