New Jerusalem Monastery
Istra, Moscow Oblast, Russia Christianity
A major monastery near Moscow founded by Patriarch Nikon to evoke the sacred geography of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Moscow
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The principal Roman Catholic cathedral in Moscow, completed in 1911 and restored after Soviet-era closure.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Moscow, Russia Christianity
A major Moscow cathedral reconstructed at the end of the 20th century after the destruction of its 19th-century predecessor.
Novodevichy Convent
Moscow, Russia Christianity
A UNESCO-listed Moscow convent closely connected with the Kremlin and the religious history of Russia’s ruling elite.
Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
Moscow, Russia Christianity
A UNESCO-listed 1532 church built at Kolomenskoye to celebrate the birth of the future Tsar Ivan IV.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral
Moscow, Russia Christianity
One of Russia’s most recognizable sacred landmarks, built to commemorate the conquest of the Kazan Khanate.
Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The historic coronation and enthronement cathedral of the Russian state in the Moscow Kremlin.
Cathedral of the Archangel, Moscow Kremlin
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The historic burial cathedral of Moscow grand princes and tsars, dedicated to Archangel Michael.
Cathedral of the Annunciation, Moscow Kremlin
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The former private chapel of Moscow’s grand princes and tsars, dedicated to the Annunciation.
Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
Sergiyev Posad, Moscow Oblast, Russia Christianity
Russia’s most important working Orthodox monastery and one of its foremost pilgrimage centres.
Oura Cathedral
Minamiyamate, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan Christianity
Historic Nagasaki Catholic church associated with the 1865 “Discovery of Hidden Christians” and UNESCO Christian heritage.
Urakami Cathedral
Motoomachi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan Christianity
Nagasaki cathedral rebuilt after the atomic bombing, a powerful Catholic site of memory, faith and peace.