Russian cathedral, converted to ‘museum of atheism,’ returning to religious use

A Russian Orthodox cathedral that was converted to a “Museum of Atheism” under the Communist regime will be restored to use as a cathedral.

As a museum, St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg, built in 1818, has been a major tourist attraction, drawing nearly 4 million visitors last year. 

But over 100,000 people signed a petition asking for the building to be returned to religious use, and this week the petition was approved.


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• Russian Cathedral That Was Turned Into Museum Of Atheism Is To Be A Church Again (Christian Today)