Holy Virgin Cathedral Is Most Beautiful Church In San Francisco

Many locals and even visitors may appreciate and enjoy Grace Cathedral in Nob Hill or perhaps Saints Peter and Paul Church in Little Italy. However, there is one striking church that often gets overlooked unless you live nearby. Learn more below about this spectacular church tucked away in the Outer Richmond.

The Holy Virgin Cathedral, known as well as Joy of All Who Sorrow, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in San Francisco.

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Venture out to the Richmond toward the avenues to see this beautiful church.

Google Maps Holy Virgin Cathedral Address: Holy Virgin Cathedral, 6210 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94121

The cathedral was constructed in 1965, and designed by Oleg N. Ivanitsky.

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Holy Virgin Cathedral is striking because the design features five onion domes that are apparently covered in 24 carat gold leaf!

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You can visit the cathedral only if you attend services that are held Monday - Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. From time to time, there are free tours.

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The interior of this cathedral is adorned with icons, religious paintings, and mosaics, and even a large chandelier.

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Take the time to appreciate the stylistic flourishes around the church. The building was designated a San Francisco Landmark on May 3, 1970.

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Don’t miss a chance to appreciate this place. If you can’t attend a service, then they also offer free visits inside the church from time to time. Call (415) 221-3255 for more information about Holy Virgin Cathedral.

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