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THE DESTINY OF THE CATHEDRAL

St. Sophia Cathedral was built during the reign of Prince Yaroslav to commemorate a great victory gained by the Kyivets over Pechenihy.

St. Sophia Cathedral suffered the destiny of many structures of Old Rus. It was ruined in 13 century during the Tatar invasion and underwent wars and religious strife of many times.

Metrpolitan Petro Mohyla restored the cathedral in 1633. During 17 – 18 centuries the cathedral acquired the architectural aspect which has come down to us . During this time an ensemble of buildings in the style of Ukrainian baroque was created around the cathedral.

The ancient mosaic decorations of the cathedral, which ornament the principle altar, the central dome and the arches are of unique value from the scientific and artistic points of view.

The arch of mosaic inlay work was widespread in Byzantium and further developed in Kyiv. The artists of 11 century created remarkable pictures.

Most of the ancient frescos were covered with latter oil paintings. As a result of research work the original frescos were discovered.

The portraists of the members of the family of Yaroslav the Wise: his wife Iryna and three daughters - Anna, Yelyzaveta, and Anastasia are of considerable interest too.Two figures of his young sons have been preserved on the opposite wall of the cathedral.

The image of Yaroslav the Wise painted on the western hall unfortunaly has not been preserved. T he frescos of the two starcase towers depict the life of Old Rus.

Also worthy of attention are the bronze gilded doors in the western wall with ornament of 17 century and the filigree carved iconostsis of 18 century.

The cathedral is of great cultural value for Ukrainian people . It has been declared to be a state monument- museum.

Mark true and false statesments.

1.St. Sophia of Kyiv was built to commemorate the Kyivans’ victory over the Polianians.

2. It was ruined many times during wars.

3.An ensemble of buildings in the Gothic style was created during 17 - 18 centuries.

4. The mosaic decorations of the cathedral are of unique value.

5. The artists of 11 century developed the art of mosaic inlay work.

6. The ancient frescos were hidden under later frescos.

7. The original frescos have not come down to us.

8. The image of Yaroslav the Wise was painted on the eastern wall.

9.The frescos of the towers depict the life of Old Rus.

10. The bronze gilded doors were in 18 century.