Cathedral of the Dormition

The Cathedral of the Dormition, also known as the Assumption, is a historic church in Moscow’s Kremlin, built in the late 15th century. It holds great religious significance as the site where Russian Orthodox bishops and patriarchs were crowned and buried. Its name refers to the Virgin Mary’s Dormition, or her falling asleep, symbolizing her death and eventual assumption into heaven. The cathedral’s stunning frescoes, icons, and architecture reflect medieval Russian religious art and serve as a spiritual and cultural symbol of Russia’s Orthodox Christian heritage.