Andrei Halias

The Archcathedral of the Holy Name of the Saint Virgin Mary on <a href="https://findit.city/en/belarus/minsk/leisure/tourism/sights/2/description">Liberty Square</a> in <a href="https://findit.city/en/belarus/minsk/leisure/tourism/sights/1/description">Upper Town</a> of Minsk, built between 1700 and 1710, is a significant architectural monument in the Vilnian Baroque style. This magnificent temple is an important part of Belarus's cultural and spiritual heritage and a key Catholic church in the capital.

Originally, the cathedral was built as a church for the Jesuit monastery. The Jesuits, who arrived in Minsk in the early 18th century, quickly began construction of a new temple that was to serve as the center of their spiritual and educational activities. In 1773, after the suppression of the Jesuit order, the church was transformed into a parish church and lost its former significance. However, its majestic architectural design has been preserved despite changes in its functions.

In 1798, with the creation of the Minsk Diocese, the church was consecrated as a cathedral in honor of the Holy Name of the Saint Virgin Mary. This status gave the temple special significance and made it an important center of Catholic life in the region. Throughout the 19th century, the church underwent restorations and reconstructions, including significant work in 1800 and 1853–1854. These efforts were aimed at maintaining and improving the architectural state of the cathedral, though it still suffered from various difficulties.

In 1951, the church was closed, and its building was partially demolished. Since then, it has been used for various purposes, including sporting events. However, after the cathedral was returned to the Catholic Church in 1993, a major restoration began, which restored the lost elements and returned the temple to its historical appearance. The completion of the restoration work in 1997 allowed the cathedral to be consecrated again and returned to religious use.

The interiors of the cathedral are especially valuable for their frescoes and decorative elements. The frescoes by Kazimierz Antoszewski, as well as paintings by S. Chekhovich and I. Oleshkevich, give the temple unique artistic significance. Additionally, the cathedral houses a majestic organ, installed in 2005.

The Archcathedral of the Holy Name of the Saint Virgin Mary continues to serve as an important spiritual center for Catholics and a cultural monument attracting attention from both locals and tourists. Its majestic architecture and historical significance make it one of the most significant cultural heritage sites in Belarus.

圣母玛利亚圣名大教堂 位于明斯克的 <a href="https://findit.city/cn/belarus/minsk/leisure/tourism/sights/2/description">自由广场</a> 和 <a href="https://findit.city/cn/belarus/minsk/leisure/tourism/sights/1/description">上城</a>，建于1700年至1710年，是一座具有重要意义的建筑遗产，以维尔纽斯巴洛克风格建造。这座宏伟的教堂是白俄罗斯文化和精神遗产的重要组成部分，是首都的一个关键天主教堂。

教堂最初作为耶稣会修道院的教堂而建。18世纪初抵达明斯克的耶稣会士迅速开始建造这座新教堂，以作为他们精神和教育活动的中心。1773年，在耶稣会修道院被解散后，这座教堂被改建为堂区教堂，失去了其原有的重要性。然而，尽管其功能发生了变化，其雄伟的建筑设计依然保存至今。

1798年，随着明斯克教区的成立，教堂被奉为以圣母玛利亚圣名命名的大教堂。这一地位赋予了教堂特殊的意义，使其成为该地区天主教生活的重要中心。整个19世纪，教堂经历了修复和重建，包括1800年和1853至1854年的重大工程。这些努力旨在维护和改善大教堂的建筑状况，尽管它仍然遭遇了各种困难。

1951年，教堂被关闭，其建筑部分被拆除。从那时起，它被用于各种用途，包括体育活动。然而，1993年教堂归还给天主教会后，开始了大规模的修复工作，恢复了失去的元素，并使教堂恢复了历史外观。1997年修复工程完成后，教堂得以再次祝圣并恢复宗教使用。

教堂的内部尤为珍贵，拥有精美的壁画和装饰元素。由卡齐米日·安托谢夫斯基创作的壁画以及谢霍维奇和奥列什凯维奇的画作赋予了教堂独特的艺术价值。此外，教堂内还设有一座宏伟的管风琴，安装于2005年。

圣母玛利亚圣名大教堂 仍然作为天主教徒的重要精神中心和文化遗址，吸引了本地居民和游客的关注。其雄伟的建筑和历史意义使其成为白俄罗斯最重要的文化遗产之一。