The Russian Far East has long been famous for its ancient shrines - Orthodox cathedrals and churches. These shrines of the Far East is the majestic Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Vladivostok.

Compared with other churches, the Cathedral is relatively young. It was founded in 1996 by local priests and consecrated in the name of St. Nicholas, which is considered the patron saint of sailors and soldiers. People come here to talk with God, share their problems and receive solace. Every Sunday rector conducts the service. Listen to his message every time comes a large number of parishioners. It rector - the father, Valery - in the early 2000s. served as the principal initiator and put a lot of effort to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas was reconstructed after heavy 90s. Rector asked to donate money to a charity all city organizations and enterprises, which helped to raise a decent amount for carrying out restoration work.

From the beginning, it was planned that the cathedral will be made in Novgorod style, however, it turned out to be a very costly affair. Therefore, it was decided to build a temple in the usual classical style.

New cathedral decorated with eight gold domes made in Zadonsk. The inner part is decorated with beautiful frescoes artists specially invited famous Russian art centers. In the cathedral - a beautiful carved altar, sculpted window-socket and nice room for the choir.

The consecration of the cathedral took place in 2003. In the same year, finished all the work on its restoration. Cathedral of St. Nicholas remarkably fit into the landscape of Vladivostok - it stands on the main town square, and its dome visible from afar.