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Lutheran Cathedral belonging to the diocese of Mikkeli Evangelic Lutheran Church of Finland is the main church of Kotka, which became the main architectural dominant of the central part of the city . The construction of the main cathedral of Kotka took only two years: it began in 1897 g . and the following year it was completed, at the same time it was sanctified . The creator of the shrine was the Finnish architect and engineer Josef Stenbeck, on account of which there are a number of remarkable churches located in southeast Finland . Kst it was Stenbeck who was the author of the largest kire of the Karelian Isthmus in the city of Primorsk, for 1,800 believers . I must say that Stenbek built his first temples in the then popular Neo-Gothic style, later he reoriented to modernism or Finnish national romanticism . Lutheran Cathedral of Kotka was a transitional stage in his creative activity, embodying elements of both styles .

Lutheran Cathedral, belonging to the diocese of Mikkeli of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, is the main church of Kotka, which became the main rhitekturnoy dominates the central part of the city.

new neo-Gothic church made of red bricks, quite harmoniously fit into the architectural appearance of the city. Like many Finnish churches, the church stands on a raised platform, on a massive stone foundation, the 54-meter spire of the cross crowns the building. At the same time, more than 1500 people can be accommodated in this church.

Sightseeing places of the temple

Near the church there are two monuments connected with the history of Finland. In 1951, near the church erected a monument to the fallen in the Soviet-Finnish war, and in 1962 a monument to "Remained in Karelia" appeared here. In the monument depicting an ordinary woman, reflects the regret of those killed in the Soviet-Finnish war of 1939-1940. and left to lie in Karelian land.

In 1998, in honor of the centenary of the consecration of the church, a baroque organ was created in the church by the famous instrument maker Martti Portan. An example for the master was the organ from the German Freiberg cathedral. Despite the young age, the organ of the church is recognized as one of the best in Finland

The church regularly hosts musical concerts, and at the end of November there is a full-fledged festival - Organ Music Week

Altar icon "Adoration of the Magi" depicting the baby Jesus, written by a Finnish artist, Professor Pekka Halonen. The majestic church with its carved wooden interior is decorated with stained-glass windows and rosette windows. On one of the walls you can see ten precepts adapted for children

Useful information

Coordinates: 60.4649, 26.9371

Address: Kotka, Kirkkokatu, 26.

From Kotkantie station you can walk on foot for 8- 10 min

Phone: +358 (0) 52-25-92-50.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00 (from June to August), the rest of the time - by agreement, the church has the status of acting. From June 1 to August 31 from 12:00 to 18:00 for visitors to the Lutheran Cathedral works guide (June 21 and 22 the church is closed).