The largest Orthodox Cathedral on the planet. The first association I could make to compare the size was to an American football arena or baseball stadium, something like the old Kingdome in Seattle because of all the concrete. Actually, I think it is hard to conceptualize just how large it is, like someone telling you that the Earth is this many millions of years old, or that there are that many billions and trillions of stars in the heavens...in some ways, it just doesn't compute or have the same effect and leaves you a bit empty in the head, mouth agape, and just staring around with your neck craned back.
It is also obviously the first cathedral we have visited with cement mixers and towering scaffolding inside while worshipers make signs to, pray for, and kiss the temporary icons set up on dusty floors.
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