Naval Cathedral
The Naval Cathedral is a major church of a navy. Naval cathedrals in Russia are dedicated to Saint Nicholas, a patron saint of sailors. They include:
- Naval Cathedral in Saint Petersburg (1753-62);
- Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt (1903-1913);
- Libava Naval Cathedral in Karosta (1901-1903).
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