St. Josaphat Is A Magnificent Cathedral Near Cleveland That's Decked Out With Extravagant Art
By Nikki Rhoades|Published November 09, 2019
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
For many Clevelanders, the allure of architecture is what makes a city so desirable. If you’re enamored by landscapes with elegant streets and impressive details in even the tiniest of furnishings, you will surely fall in love with Cleveland. The most beautiful churches in Cleveland can be found both Downtown and in the suburbs. Cleveland’s oldest churches, like St. John’s Episcopal, have a charm that’s impressed locals for over a century. Today, we’re going to visit a spectacular cathedral over in Parma that’s much newer but every bit as lovely. Take a look:
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral is one of the younger religious structures in Greater Cleveland.
Cleveland has some remarkably old churches, but St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral demonstrates that modern construction can be just as heavenly. Its parish came to be in 1959, but this cathedral would not come to be for a few more decades.
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The groundbreaking began on the building in 1982 and was completed in 1985.
The building was planned by local architects as a fusion of the past and the future, to celebrate the longevity of Christianity as well as its upcoming 1,000 year anniversary in Ukraine. As a result, onion domes and iconostasis adorn a sturdy building of modern brick.
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Once the building was completed, locals were instantly charmed by its heavenly atmosphere.
The cathedral effortlessly emulates the European tradition of interior decoration. From floor to ceiling, spectacular religious paintings impress visitors and also tell a story.
When the aluminum domes faded to a shade of jade green, they were painted gold in the 1990s. Eventually, as they deteriorated, the domes were replaced altogether in 2015.
In addition to religious ceremonies and breathtaking architecture, this cathedral also helps the community carry on tradition.
In addition to English services, Ukranian liturgies are offered as well. Additionally, events like the Ukranian Festival keep culture alive and well in Greater Cleveland.
This incredible cathedral is overflowing with beauty, and its architecture will transport you straight to the Ukranian holy places of yore.
From floor to ceiling, the colors and designs of this cathedral are downright mesmerizing. Click here to learn more about the parish and its services.
This incredible cathedral is doubtlessly one of the most beautiful churches in Cleveland. Have you ever visited this church? If not, which local church do you think is the most stunning? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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