Armenian Cathedral of Moscow

Holy Transfiguration Church
Սուրբ Պայծառակերպության եկեղեցի
Religion
AffiliationArmenian Apostolic Church
Year consecratedSeptember 17, 2013
StatusActive
Location
Location24 Trifonovskaya Street, Meshchansky District, Moscow, Russia
Geographic coordinates55°47′17″N 37°37′16″E / 55.788060°N 37.621194°E / 55.788060; 37.621194
Architecture
Architect(s)Artak Ghulyan
StyleClassical Armenian
Groundbreaking2006
Completed2013
Construction costup to $35 million (estimated)
Specifications
Capacity1,000–1,200
Height (max)58 metres (190 ft)
Dome dia. (outer)20.9 metres (69 ft)

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.