About Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a Orthodox church located at 228 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211. Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord was founded in 1916.
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a historic Russian Orthodox cathedral at 228 North 12th Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The cathedral was designated a New York City landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1969, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord through the years
- 1916 Founded
- 1980-04-16 Added to the National Register
Where is Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord located?
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is located at 228 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211. The building sits at coordinates 40.71950, -73.95338, placing it in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
The ZIP code 11211 area around Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is home to 65,511 residents with a median household income of $94,824 and a median age of 31.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Orthodox Christians worship through the Divine Liturgy, which traces back to the 4th century and is still sung today.
- The Liturgy runs 1.5–2 hours. Much of it is sung by the choir; the congregation stands for much of the service.
- You may see incense, icons, and vestments in vivid colors changed for each liturgical season.
- Communion is reserved for Orthodox Christians who have prepared through confession and fasting.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord on the National Register of Historic Places
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80002638, added to the Register on 1980-04-16.
Read the official NPS nomination for Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
5 other US churches in the Byzantine Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Francis De Sales Church Philadelphia, PA · est. 1907
- Our Lady of Sorrows Church and Friary New York, NY · est. 1868
- Hampton Place Baptist Church Dallas, TX · est. 1911
- Johnson Chapel Baptist Church Dallas, TX · est. 1911
- Saint Philip the Apostle Church Dallas, TX · est. 1840
Churches founded the same year as Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1916 are indexed in Churches List.
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Cleveland, OH
- Holy Ghost Catholic Church Dubuque, IA
- Second Congregational Church in Newton Newton, MA
- Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Huntington, WV
- Sacred Heart Cathedral Dodge City, KS
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord by the numbers
Questions and answers about Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
- What denomination is Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord?
- This church is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord located?
- Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is located at 228 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211.
- When was Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord founded?
- Founded in 1916.
- Is Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 80002638, added 1980-04-16.
- What is the architecture of Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord?
- Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a Byzantine Revival architecture building, designed by Louis Allmendinger.
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