Saint Sophia Cathedral. Velikiy Novgorod. Russia Audiobook (Free)

The audioguide tells the storyplot, identifies the architecture, and reports interesting facts about the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod, one of the oldest Russian churches. Relating to Novgorod’s initial chronicle, it was erected in the years 1045 – 1050 “for the order of Prince Jaroslav, his boy Vladimir and Archbishop Luca.” Prior to its construction there have been no stone structures in Novgorod. Byzantine Masters from Kiev, who acquired close ties towards the Byzantine Empire, were invited.

The Hagia Sophia about Saint Sophia Cathedral. Velikiy Novgorod. Russia cathedral has a complicated structure. Once followed like a model, the Byzantine cathedral system with a Greek cross-shaped chapel was surmounted with a dome. The chapel was modified to the requirements from the prince. In Kiev, and in Novgorod, a chapel that experienced the same indicating as Hagia Sophia of Constantinople, was required, to represent the primary cathedral of the territory. Because of this, both churches were dedicated to Sofia, which means Knowledge of God, rather than a saint or any occasion.

The prince needed an excellent church, showing his wealth and splendor. The central dome, regarding to a tradition, dating back again to 1408, is golden. On the mix that overhangs there’s a dove in alleviation, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. According to legend, a dove resting on the combination of Hagia Sophia continued to be petrified by horror, after viewing the bloody massacre how the Opri?niki’s military of Ivan the Terrible inflicted upon the rebel city.

Subsequently, among the monks appeared to Our Lady and told him that so long as there was the dove for the cross, the city will be protected.

You are able to examine the 3D model of the church and observe its interior through the MuByz App. The audioguide continues to be made by experts in the field of history and art.