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| location = 67 [[Ennismore Gardens]], [[Knightsbridge]], [[London]] SW7 1NH
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The '''Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints''' is [[listed building|Grade II* listed]] cathedral of the [[Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh]], which is the [[Moscow Patriarchate]]'s diocese for the islands of [[Great Britain]] and [[Ireland]]. The cathedral is located in [[Ennismore Gardens]], [[Knightsbridge]], London, England. It houses the administrative apparatus of the diocese.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sourozh.org/diocesan-administration/|title=Diocesan Administration - Diocese of Sourozh|publisher=}}</ref>
The '''Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints''' is the cathedral of the [[Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh]].


The church was built in 1848-49, and the architect was [[Lewis Vulliamy]].<ref name="English Heritage">{{cite web|title=RUSSIAN ORTHODOX PATRIARCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF ALL SAINTS, ENNISMORE GARDENS SW7|url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1066842|publisher=English Heritage|accessdate=9 November 2013}}</ref> The western [[facade]] is a very close copy of the facade of the [[Basilica of San Zeno, Verona|Basilica of St. Zeno, Bishop of Verona]], in [[Verona]], [[Italy]]. This similarity has only existed since the reconstruction in 1891.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sourozh.org/cathedral-about-rus/|title=О соборе - Diocese of Sourozh|publisher=}}</ref>
It holds the diocese's administrative meetings as well as weekly, seasonal and special services. Its building is the Victorian former church of a wealthy parish of its era that faces the north-east green of [[Ennismore Gardens]], [[Knightsbridge]], London, England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sourozh.org/diocesan-administration/|title=Diocesan Administration – Diocese of Sourozh|access-date=2013-04-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518021419/http://www.sourozh.org/diocesan-administration/|archive-date=2016-05-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> The main (western) façade is a very close copy of that of the [[Basilica of San Zeno, Verona]], in Verona, Italy since remodelling in 1891.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sourozh.org/cathedral-about-rus/|title=О соборе - Diocese of Sourozh|website=www.sourozh.org}}</ref>

Its interior is largely unchanged from that of its Anglican forebear church built, which was built in 1848–1849. The architect was [[Lewis Vulliamy]].<ref name="English Heritage">{{NHLE|desc=RUSSIAN ORTHODOX PATRIARCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF ALL SAINTS, ENNISMORE GARDENS SW7|num=1066842|access-date=9 November 2013}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
===Anglican church===
The building of the cathedral was built in 1849 as the [[Anglican Church]] of [[All Saints' Day|All Saints]].
The building was erected as an [[Anglican Church]] to [[All Saints' Day|All Saints]]. Architect [[Lewis Vulliamy]] proposed to build a church in [[Lombard architecture|Lombard style]] instead of conventional [[Gothic architecture|Gothic style]]. His full vision could not be realized for lack of finance.


[[Consecration]] of the church took place in July 1849. It became a [[parish]] spanning outside much of [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park]]: in the west Kensington Palace and about 20 houses beyond and a more populous strip to the south. It is shown almost all as in the upper 3 of the 7 categories of wealth of [[Charles Booth (social reformer)|Booth's]] poverty map at the end of the century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://booth.lse.ac.uk/map/15/-0.1743/51.5004/100/0|title=Map &#124; Charles Booth's London|website=booth.lse.ac.uk}}</ref>
Architect [[Lewis Vulliamy]] proposed to build a church in [[Lombard architecture|Lombard style]] instead of the conventional [[Gothic architecture|Gothic style]]. However, the full project could not be realized due to financial reasons. [[Consecration]] of the church took place in July 1849. It became a [[parish]], with the boundaries of [[Kensington Palace Gardens]] to Albert Gate. The parish had about 5,000 people.{{cite needed|date=August 2015}}


In 1860, architect [[Robert Lewis Roumieu|R. L. Roumieu]] completed the construction of the [[bell tower]] on the basis of the draft prepared by Vallyami. The bell tower height was 36.5 meters.
In 1860, architect [[Robert Lewis Roumieu|R. L. Roumieu]] completed the construction of the [[bell tower]] from the draft designs of Vulliamy, at 36.5 meters.{{cn|date=December 2024}}


During the reconstruction in the years 1891-1892, the western facade acquired the appearance that has survived to the present day: this is a very close copy of the Basilica of St. Zeno of Verona in Italy.
Since reconstruction in 1891–1892, the western façade has borne a very close resemblance to the Basilica of St Zeno of Verona.{{cn|date=December 2024}}


The first attempt at [[Interior design|interior]] decoration was by [[Thomas R. Spence]], but the [[sgraffito]] and [[stained glass]] windows that have survived are the work of [[Heywood Sumner]].
The first interior decoration was by [[Thomas R. Spence]]. The current forms including [[sgraffito]] and [[stained glass]] windows are by [[Heywood Sumner]].{{cn|date=December 2024}}


In 1869 Annie Chapman, or sometimes called Mary Chapman was married here to John Chapman. Annie was the second victim of Jack the Ripper, and was murdered in 1888 in the Whitechapel district.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
In 1924, a house for church's priest was built nearby. It's now at 66 [[Ennismore Gardens]].


In 1924, a house for the church's priest was built on a very small square plot against the southern edge of its land: 66 [[Ennismore Gardens]], Church House.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
In 1955, the Anglican parish was merged with another, and the Church of the Holy Trinity on [[Prince Consort Road]] became the new parish church.


===Transfer===
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The Church of All Saints was given to the use of the Russian Orthodox parish. The building was consecrated as an Orthodox Church in December 1956 in honour of the [[Dormition of the Mother of God]].
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In 1955, the Anglican parish was merged in such a way that the Church of the Holy Trinity on [[Prince Consort Road]] to the west became the parish church of the new parish. The church was let for the use of the Russian Orthodox faith, a trust having been set up in 1944. The building was consecrated as an Orthodox Church in December 1956 in honour of the [[Dormition of the Mother of God]].


===Russian Orthodox church===
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In 1978, it was purchased by the [[Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh|Sourozh diocese]], without any funds being solicited or accepted from the Moscow Patriarchate. Over time, up to the death of Metropolitan Anthony in 2003, the parish developed into a multinational one.
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In 1978 it was purchased by the [[Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh|Sourozh diocese]], without funds from the Moscow Patriarchate. Over time, including the tenure of Metropolitan Anthony ({{abbreviation|d.|died}} 2003), the parish gained multinational congregants.


In 2006, a substantial part of the clergy and laity, headed by Bishop [[Basil (Osborne)]], the Administrator of the Diocese, decided to leave the [[Moscow Patriarchate]]. In June 2007 the Parish Council of the Cathedral voted to place the Cathedral under the Episcopal Vicariate headed by Bishop Basil. This was challenged by the Moscow Patriarchate and in 2009 the High Court decided, on the construction of the 1944 Trust Deed of the Cathedral, that it should remain with the adherents of the Moscow Patriarchate.
In 2006, a substantial part of the clergy and laity, headed by Bishop [[Basil (Osborne)]], Administrator of the Diocese, decided to leave the [[Moscow Patriarchate]]. In June 2007 the Parish Council of the Cathedral voted to place the Cathedral under the Episcopal Vicariate headed by Bishop Basil. This was challenged by the Moscow Patriarchate and in 2009 the High Court decided, on the wording of the 1944 Trust Deed of the Cathedral, that it should remain with the adherents of the Moscow Patriarchate.


==Priors==
==Priors==
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* Metropolitan [[Anthony (Bloom)]] (1956-2002)
* Metropolitan [[Anthony (Bloom)]] (1956–2002)
* Archpriest John Lee (2002-2003)
* Archpriest John Lee (2002–2003)
* Bishop [[Basil (Osborne)]] (2003-2006)
* Archbishop [[Innocent (Vasiliev)]] (2006-2007)
* Bishop [[Basil (Osborne)]] (2003–2006)
* Archbishop [[Elisey (Ganaba)]] (since 2007)
* Archbishop [[Innocent (Vasiliev)]] (2006–2007)
* Archbishop [[Elisey (Ganaba)]] (2007–2017)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Russian_Orthodox_Cathedral_of_the_Dormition.JPG
File:Russian_Orthodox_Cathedral_of_the_Dormition_-_Lintel_-_"I_Am_The_Good_Shepherd".JPG
File:Russian_Orthodox_Cathedral_of_the_Dormition_-_English_Plaque.JPG
File:Russian_Orthodox_Cathedral_of_the_Dormition_-_Russian_Plaque.JPG
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Commons category-inline|Russian Patriarchal Orthodox cathedral, Kensington}}


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Revision as of 05:57, 6 December 2024

Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints
The façade of the cathedral
Religion
AffiliationRussian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
Leadershiparchbishop: Matthew (Andreev) [ru],
Archpriest: Fr Maxim Nikolsky, Fr Joseph Skinner
deacon: Vadim Santsevich
Location
Location67 Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1NH
Geographic coordinates51°30′02″N 0°10′09″W / 51.5006°N 0.1693°W / 51.5006; -0.1693
Architecture
StyleLombard architecture
Website
www.sourozh.org

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints is the cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh.

It holds the diocese's administrative meetings as well as weekly, seasonal and special services. Its building is the Victorian former church of a wealthy parish of its era that faces the north-east green of Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, England.[1] The main (western) façade is a very close copy of that of the Basilica of San Zeno, Verona, in Verona, Italy since remodelling in 1891.[2]

Its interior is largely unchanged from that of its Anglican forebear church built, which was built in 1848–1849. The architect was Lewis Vulliamy.[3]

History

Anglican church

The building was erected as an Anglican Church to All Saints. Architect Lewis Vulliamy proposed to build a church in Lombard style instead of conventional Gothic style. His full vision could not be realized for lack of finance.

Consecration of the church took place in July 1849. It became a parish spanning outside much of Hyde Park: in the west Kensington Palace and about 20 houses beyond and a more populous strip to the south. It is shown almost all as in the upper 3 of the 7 categories of wealth of Booth's poverty map at the end of the century.[4]

In 1860, architect R. L. Roumieu completed the construction of the bell tower from the draft designs of Vulliamy, at 36.5 meters.[citation needed]

Since reconstruction in 1891–1892, the western façade has borne a very close resemblance to the Basilica of St Zeno of Verona.[citation needed]

The first interior decoration was by Thomas R. Spence. The current forms including sgraffito and stained glass windows are by Heywood Sumner.[citation needed]

In 1869 Annie Chapman, or sometimes called Mary Chapman was married here to John Chapman. Annie was the second victim of Jack the Ripper, and was murdered in 1888 in the Whitechapel district.[citation needed]

In 1924, a house for the church's priest was built on a very small square plot against the southern edge of its land: 66 Ennismore Gardens, Church House.[citation needed]

Transfer

In 1955, the Anglican parish was merged in such a way that the Church of the Holy Trinity on Prince Consort Road to the west became the parish church of the new parish. The church was let for the use of the Russian Orthodox faith, a trust having been set up in 1944. The building was consecrated as an Orthodox Church in December 1956 in honour of the Dormition of the Mother of God.

Russian Orthodox church

In 1978 it was purchased by the Sourozh diocese, without funds from the Moscow Patriarchate. Over time, including the tenure of Metropolitan Anthony (d. 2003), the parish gained multinational congregants.

In 2006, a substantial part of the clergy and laity, headed by Bishop Basil (Osborne), Administrator of the Diocese, decided to leave the Moscow Patriarchate. In June 2007 the Parish Council of the Cathedral voted to place the Cathedral under the Episcopal Vicariate headed by Bishop Basil. This was challenged by the Moscow Patriarchate and in 2009 the High Court decided, on the wording of the 1944 Trust Deed of the Cathedral, that it should remain with the adherents of the Moscow Patriarchate.

Priors

References

  1. ^ "Diocesan Administration – Diocese of Sourozh". Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. ^ "О соборе - Diocese of Sourozh". www.sourozh.org.
  3. ^ Historic England. "RUSSIAN ORTHODOX PATRIARCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF ALL SAINTS, ENNISMORE GARDENS SW7 (1066842)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Map | Charles Booth's London". booth.lse.ac.uk.
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