Minsk

A stroll through the Belorussian capital

Dmitry Kiryukhin

At the end of May, during the days when the Lord’s Ascension was celebrated, I was blessed to visit Minsk and its holy sites: The ancient Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Holy Spirit Cathedral Church, the Protection Cathedral, and the Memorial Church of All Saints. I also participated in the city’s cross procession, looked at the works of Belorussian master craftsmen, admired the Minsk architecture from the top of the National Library, and took a rest in the cozy Victory Park.

View of the Upper city and the Cathedral church

View of the Upper city and the Cathedral church

Side altar of Great Martyr Barbara

Side altar of Great Martyr Barbara

Holy Spirit Cathedral

The ancient Minsk icon of the Mother of God

The ancient Minsk icon of the Mother of God

Holy Spirit Cathedral

Building of the Minsk Theological Academy and monument to Metropolitan Philaret (Vakhromeyev)

Building of the Minsk Theological Academy and monument to Metropolitan Philaret (Vakhromeyev)

A sculpture of the Evangelist John the Theologian near the building of the Minsk Theological Academy

A sculpture of the Evangelist John the Theologian near the building of the Minsk Theological Academy

Traditional Cross Procession to the Ancient Minsk Castle Hill on the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Traditional Cross Procession to the Ancient Minsk Castle Hill on the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Moleben at the Ancient Castle Hill, the Site from Which the City of Minsk Originated

Moleben at the Ancient Castle Hill, the Site from Which the City of Minsk Originated

Cross Procession at the Entrance to the Holy Spirit Cathedral

Cross Procession at the Entrance to the Holy Spirit Cathedral

The Ancient Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (1612)

The Ancient Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (1612)

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

Fragments of Ancient Wall Paintings

Fragments of Ancient Wall Paintings

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

At the Folk Crafts Fair in the Historic Center of the Capital

At the Folk Crafts Fair in the Historic Center of the Capital

The Svislach River Embankment and a View of the Upper Town

The Svislach River Embankment and a View of the Upper Town

Trinity Suburb (Troitskoye Predmestye)

Trinity Suburb (Troitskoye Predmestye)

The “Red Church” on Independence Square

The “Red Church” on Independence Square

Independence Square and the Dome of the Stolitsa Shopping Center

Independence Square and the Dome of the Stolitsa Shopping Center

The National Library of Belarus

The National Library of Belarus

The Glass Facade of the National Library

The Glass Facade of the National Library

Views from the Observation Deck atop the National Library

Views from the Observation Deck atop the National Library

Views from the Observation Deck atop the National Library

Views from the Observation Deck atop the National Library

Church-Memorial of All Saints and in Memory of the Victims Who Served in the Salvation of Our Fatherland (opened in 2008)

Church-Memorial of All Saints and in Memory of the Victims Who Served in the Salvation of Our Fatherland (opened in 2008)

Main Entrance to the Church-Memorial of All Saints

Main Entrance to the Church-Memorial of All Saints

Main Altar

Main Altar

Church-Memorial of All Saints

Dome

Dome

Memorial Church of All Saints

Frescoes

Frescoes

Memorial Church of All Saints

Interior Decoration

Interior Decoration

Memorial Church of All Saints

Icon of St. Luke of Crimea

Icon of St. Luke of Crimea

Memorial Church of All Saints

Iconostasis of the Main Altar

Iconostasis of the Main Altar

Memorial Church of All Saints

Memorial Church of All Saints

Memorial Church of All Saints

Copy of the Minsk Icon of the Mother of God

Copy of the Minsk Icon of the Mother of God

Memorial Church of All Saints

Wooden Holy Trinity Church, Part of the All Saints Parish

Wooden Holy Trinity Church, Part of the All Saints Parish

Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Virgin Mary

Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Virgin Mary

Historic Courtyards of the Upper Town

Historic Courtyards of the Upper Town

The Gates of Minsk at Railway Station Square

The Gates of Minsk at Railway Station Square

A Minsk Tram

A Minsk Tram

In an Underground Passage

In an Underground Passage

Lido Café near Komarovsky Market

Lido Café near Komarovsky Market

Victory Square and the Victory Monument

Victory Square and the Victory Monument

The Svislach Embankment and Fountains in the City Center

The Svislach Embankment and Fountains in the City Center

Sunset near the Palace of the Republic

Sunset near the Palace of the Republic

“Island of Courage and Sorrow”—Memorial to Belarusian Soldiers Fallen in Afghanistan

“Island of Courage and Sorrow”—Memorial to Belarusian Soldiers Fallen in Afghanistan

Everyday Life in the City

Everyday Life in the City

Pleasure Boat in Minsk’s Victory Park

Pleasure Boat in Minsk’s Victory Park

Victory Park

Victory Park

Victory Park

Victory Park

Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos

Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos

Iconostasis

Iconostasis

Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos

Frescoes

Frescoes

Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos

Holy Spirit Cathedral in the Rays of the Setting Sun

Holy Spirit Cathedral in the Rays of the Setting Sun

High-Rise Buildings on Pobediteley (Victors) Avenue

High-Rise Buildings on Pobediteley (Victors) Avenue

Trinity Suburb (Troitskoye Predmestye)

Trinity Suburb (Troitskoye Predmestye)

Sunset over Nemiga River

Sunset over Nemiga River

Dmitry Kiryukhin
Translation by OrthoChristian.com

Pravoslavie.ru

12 июня 2026 г.

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