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{{short description|Russian Orthodox cathedral in London}}
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| name=Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints
| name = Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints
| image= Assumption & All Saints, Ennismore gardens (geograph 3576148).jpg
| image = Assumption & All Saints, Ennismore gardens (geograph 3576148).jpg
| image_size=300px
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| caption=The façade of the cathedral
| caption = The façade of the cathedral
| location={{Flagicon|ENG}} [[London]], [[England]]
| 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 the cathedral of the [[Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh]].
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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]] being in the [[Moscow Patriarchate]] that for [[Great Britain]] and [[Ireland]], holding its 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|publisher=}}</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|publisher=}}</ref>


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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>
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Its interior is greatly that of its Anglican forebear church built in 1848–1849 whose 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|accessdate=9 November 2013}}</ref>

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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 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 financially.
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]]: 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>https://booth.lse.ac.uk/map/15/-0.1743/51.5004/100/0</ref>
[[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>


In 1860, architect [[Robert Lewis Roumieu|R. L. Roumieu]] completed the construction of the [[bell tower]] from the draft designs of Vullyami, at 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}}


Since reconstruction in 1891–1892, the western façade has borne a very close resemblence to the Basilica of St Zeno of Verona.
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 [[Interior design|interior]] decoration was by [[Thomas R. Spence]]. The current forms including [[sgraffito]] and [[stained glass]] windows are by [[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}}
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In 1924, a house for church's priest was built nearby: 66 [[Ennismore Gardens]].


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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}}
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In 1955, the Anglican parish was merged so that the Church of the Holy Trinity on [[Prince Consort Road]] to the west became the parish church. 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]].


===Transfer===
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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 congregrations.
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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===
{{unreferenced section|date=December 2024}}
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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)]], 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.
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)
* Bishop [[Basil (Osborne)]] (2003–2006)
* Archbishop [[Innocent (Vasiliev)]] (2006–2007)
* Archbishop [[Innocent (Vasiliev)]] (2006–2007)
* Archbishop [[Elisey (Ganaba)]] (2007-2017)
* 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==
==External links==
{{Portal|Eastern Christianity|London}}
{{Portal|Christianity|London}}
* {{Commons category inline|Russian Patriarchal Orthodox cathedral, Kensington}}
* {{Commons category-inline|Russian Patriarchal Orthodox cathedral, Kensington}}


{{Churches in Westminster}}
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[[Category:Russian diaspora in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Russian diaspora in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]]
[[Category:Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia]]
[[Category:1849 establishments in England]]
[[Category:1849 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Cathedrals in London]]
[[Category:Cathedrals in London]]

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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