Church of the Epiphany

Church of the Epiphany is one of the most significant historical and architectural landmarks of the city. It was built in a 1713-1718 and became the first stone building church in Irkutsk. The church was built by architect Ivan Surmin and was consecrated in honor of the feast of the Epiphany. During its history, church has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. In 1930’s it was closed and used as a storage facility and in 1950’s the restoration started. In 1990’s it became an active church again. The Cathedral of the Epiphany combines elements of Russian Baroque and Siberian architecture. Its interior is decorated with icons and frescoes, as well as a magnificent iconostasis.