During a working trip to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy viewed the damage to Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral caused by the recent massive Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and the historic center of Odesa.
The Head of State was told about the extent of the destruction of the church and its current condition.
The President was informed that experts are currently working to assess the possibility of restoring the building.
Foreign partners have expressed their willingness to contribute to the restoration of Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral.
It is the largest Orthodox church in Odesa, founded in 1795 and consecrated in 1808. In 1936, it was completely destroyed by the Bolsheviks. The cathedral was rebuilt in 1999-2011 on the site of its destroyed predecessor.
On July 23, 2023, due to a criminal missile attack by Russia, the cathedral suffered significant damage. The altar was completely destroyed and the supporting structure of the building was damaged.
