Armenian Cathedral of Moscow
The Armenian Cathedral of Moscow, officially known as Holy Transfiguration Cathedral (Armenian: Սուրբ Պայծառակերպության եկեղեցի, Surb paytsarakerputyan yekeghetsi; Russian: Собор Преображения Господня), is the seat of the Diocese of Russia of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Constructed in seven years, it was consecrated in September 2013 by leaders of the Armenian Apostolic and Russian Orthodox churches. It is considered the largest Armenian church and church complex outside Armenia.
| Holy Transfiguration Church | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Year consecrated | September 17, 2013 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 24 Trifonovskaya Street, Meshchansky District, Moscow, Russia |
| Geographic coordinates | 55.788060°N 37.621194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Artak Ghulyan |
| Style | Classical Armenian |
| Groundbreaking | 2006 |
| Completed | 2013 |
| Construction cost | up to $35 million (estimated) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000–1,200 |
| Height (max) | 58 metres (190 ft) |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 20.9 metres (69 ft) |
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