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The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints is 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.The church was built in 1848–1849, and the architect was Lewis Vulliamy. The western façade is a very close copy of that of the Basilica of St. Zeno, Bishop of Verona, in Verona, Italy. This similarity has only existed since the reconstruction in 1891.HistoryThe building of the cathedral was built in 1849 as the Anglican Church of All Saints.Architect Lewis Vulliamy proposed to build a church in Lombard style instead of the conventional 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.

"Храм открыт ежедневно.Божественные литургии совершаются в субботние, воскресные и отдельные праздничные дни.Расписание на сайте sourozh orgЦерковный магазин работаетежедневно:10:00-20:00 - будние дни09:00-20:00 - суббота09:00-18:00 - воскресеньеThe Cathedral is open daily.Divine Liturgies are celebrated on Saturdays, Sundays and several feast days.Schedule is on sourozh orgThe cathedral shop is open daily10am-8pm - weekdays9am-8pm - Saturday9am-6pm - Sunday"