Located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral is an excellent example of 19th century Russian Baroque architecture. Yet, the Cathedral is not merely a historic building - it is a living and dynamic community of people from across the Twin Cities who gather to worship God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

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The architecture of St. Mary’s therefore serves an important function in enabling the faithful to worship God and encounter the divine through prayer in words and songs, surrounded by images of the saints, reminding us that this cloud of witnesses are alive in Christ, and we join them in heavenly worship, giving glory to God.

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This is reflected in the care and maintenance of the Cathedral itself, with routine repairs and capital improvement campaigns helping preserve and enhance the exterior and interior. While being built more than 120 years ago, the temple is handicapped accessible and iconography nearly adorns all of the interior of the Cathedral. It is hoped that in the coming years, that project will be completed so that future generations will continue to glorify God here at St. Mary’s in Minneapolis. 

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Let's take a closer look at the exterior and interior of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Click on the arrows to move the view and zoom in and out to see our church up close.