The mention of the building dates back to more orthodox cathedral in 1873 year. Even then, it was proposed to construct a temple near Narva for workers Krenholm manufacture because of the 10,000 workers at the factory for about half are Orthodox. Construction of the temple was delayed "until priiskaniya funds."

In September 1889 the new governor of Estland Prince. Sergey Shahovsky sent a letter to the manager Krenholm Factory Yu Andre, in which it in a soft, but at the same time and persistent form, proposed to build a temple for Orthodox factory workers. As a result, August 5, 1890 has been made laying of the temple, which is dedicated to visiting the Narva Emperor Alexander III, held here a formal meeting with the German emperor Wilhelm II. On this day, Alexander III, after the liturgy in the main church of Narva - the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, personally laid the first stone of the future cathedral, while striking out three times on it with a hammer. Location tab highlighted, and then the Emperor acquainted with the plan of construction of the temple. In November, 1786 in the Cathedral built after the consecration of the high altar and the entire temple it held the first liturgy, which was conducted by Archbishop of Riga and Mitava Arseny

Project Resurrection Church prepared Krengol'mskiy architect Pavel Alish. This church is fundamentally different from already constructed sacred buildings in Narva. Apparently, not accidental Cathedral was built next to the railroad, because in those days the view from the train window, from an aesthetic point of view, was just as important as the view from the river or in the normal way. In addition, during construction, emphasis is given to the fact that the temple has been viewed as an integral structure from the foundation to the cross, as opposed to the medieval temple of Narva, which emphasized the religious idea only its upper part, or a spire.

Resurrection Cathedral was built in Byzantine style, purpose is emphasizing the spiritual continuity between Constantinople and Moscow. This style came to the Russian architecture in the 30s of the 19th century Classicism replaced. Heavy squat volume Resurrection Cathedral crowns the same monumental domes. The building is constructed of light and dark bricks, layers which alternate with each other. If you look at the plan of the cathedral, it is possible to trace the outline of the cross. The peculiarity of the church are four portal, which will house the mosaic image: St. Alexander Nevsky, disinterested Cosmas and Damian, the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow and Nicholas. According to the original plan of these portals act as additional inputs into the temple, however, later, for security reasons, they were laid.

On the belfry three large and three small bells. On the main bell, which weighs just over 2000 kg, shows the Savior on average - the Mother of God, on a small - Nicholas. The inscriptions on them, saying that they are cast in the Gatchina plant for Krenholm manufacture. Under the temple there is a basement that holds cinder, oil, etc. Initially, the basement was not meant for the lower church. However, due to the fact that the upper church was cold, he decided to convert the basement under a winter church. Who is in the lower church in the name of St. Seraphim of Sarov are also stationery, prosfornaya, icon painting and carpentry workshops. The upper and lower temples are connected by a spiral staircase, which is located in the altar area.

The height of the temple is 40, 5 meters, the length of the temple - about 35 m., And the width - 28, 4 m. The height of the belfry is almost 30 meters.

Home Based Resurrection Cathedral, like many years ago, forms a three-tiered iconostasis, which is framed by the arch. To emphasize the solidity and volume of the iconostasis, the master used the so-called rigid thread with clear and smooth edges. Oak was used as a material for the base bill also carving was made of linden. A feature of the iconostasis is the fact that use different gilding - matte and glossy. Great value of the iconostasis is the fact that for 100 years, it is practically not been updated, so today it is a sample of the artistic principles of gilding and thread the end of the XIX century. From the best-preserved murals in the central dome of the picture: "The Lord Pantocrator" - the monumental image of interior decoration.

Resurrection Cathedral - the only surviving church in the neighborhood. It is not surprising that the whole church utensils going here. An interesting story is the large crucifix, which was previously located in the central part of the Transfiguration Cathedral. After the bombing during World War II, it has miraculously survived, while the temple remained only ruins. Shortly after the incident, was taken to the Crucifixion Resurrection Cathedral.