Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ

Podgorica, Montenegro

Construction of the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ began in 1993 to a design by Predrag Ristić. Consecration occurred on October 7, 2014 on the occasion of the 1700-year anniversary of the Edict of Milan on freedom of religion.

The Orthodox Arts Journal wrote that the cathedral is 'certainly one of the most interesting Orthodox churches built in our times. Unlike other new cathedrals we have seen recently, the exterior does not seek to reflect High-Byzantine perfection. Rather, it is a charmingly eccentric design. It has the slightly awkward qualities of any real cathedral, expressing the cultural tensions between the high Imperial style and the capabilities of local craftsmen.'

The church, with its twin towers and prominent arch is clearly influenced by the medieval Cathedral of St. Tryphon in Kotor, with Romanesque, Italianate, and Byzantine influences.

The interior is heavily adorned with iconographic murals with gold backgrounds, marble floors and furnishings.

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Founded: 1993-2014
Category: Religious sites in Montenegro

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Swati Murteli (3 months ago)
Very beautiful church. The art work , painting and the colors are so beautiful. The paintings have such an amazing color and the whole church inside is filled with these paintings. One of the must visit places in Podgorica.
Berfin Sözen (4 months ago)
It is located in the western part of the city, and as far as I understand, the new city has been built here. I had read that there was a debate among the locals about its suitability as an Orthodox church, but it was a pleasant visit for tourism purposes. We happened to witness a wedding ceremony when we visited, and observing the local people and their traditions was a delightful experience. I recommend visiting it when you are in the city.
Ozan Karacaoren (6 months ago)
Podgorica is not a very touristy city. However, if you have come to this city, one of the places you should not miss seeing.
Tom Wilson (6 months ago)
This is my favorite cathedral in the world which is built during modern times. Thanks Montenegro for showing world that beatiful architecture is not dead. It is also different from traditional architectures. Definitely recommended. No ticket is required for entrance.
Dmitriy Ark (6 months ago)
From Wikipedia: Construction of the church of around 14,000 square feet began in 1993 to a design by Predrag Ristić. Consecration occurred on October 7, 2013, on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan on freedom of religion, and it was attended by the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches, Serbian Patriarch Irinej, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Jerusalem Patriarch Theophilus III and Russian Patriarch Cyril, together with Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral Amfilohije and other Metropolitanate clerics. On 1 November 2020, the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral for the thirty years (1990–2020), Amfilohije was, at his own request, buried in the crypt of the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, in a resting place prepared for his lifespan.
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