Visit Astana - Holy Dormition Cathedral

Holy Dormition Cathedral in Astana – one of the largest Orthodox churches in Kazakhstan. It was opened in 2009 and has since become an important center of spiritual life in the capital. The architecture combines traditional Russian style with modern elements. The white walls and golden domes give the building a solemn and majestic appearance. Inside, the cathedral is decorated with icons, frescoes, and a carved iconostasis. It can accommodate around 4,000 people. This church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a symbol of spirituality, faith, and cultural heritage. Religious services, celebrations, and events that bring together Orthodox believers and visitors to the city are held here.

History

The second largest religious denomination in Kazakhstan is Orthodox Christianity.

In every major city of the country, alongside a large mosque, there is also a significant Orthodox church or cathedral, often of similar height. The Holy Dormition Cathedral serves as a central hub for the Orthodox community of Kazakhstan.

The cathedral houses four unique relics: a fragment of the relics of Saint Andrew the First-Called, fragments of relics of the holy saints from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an icon with a relic of Saint Alexander of Svir, an icon of Saint Mary of Egypt, and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, gifted by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. The interior of the cathedral is painted by artists from the Russian village of Palekh, famous for its iconography.

The Synod of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan and the Cyril and Methodius Spiritual and Cultural Center are based at the Cathedral.

Opening Hours:

Daily from 08:00 to 19:00

Contacts:

+7 (7172) 53-72-57