St. Michael's Cathedral
The onion-domed Orthodox cathedral in the middle of Lincoln Street, rebuilt after a 1966 fire with the icons that parishioners carried out of the flames.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
The onion-domed Orthodox cathedral in the middle of Lincoln Street, rebuilt after a 1966 fire with the icons that parishioners carried out of the flames.
Read more about its history
- St. Michael's Cathedral fire, 1966 Orthodox Church in America
Highlights
- Original church built 1844-48
- Destroyed by fire on January 2, 1966
- More than 95% of the icons were saved (OCA)
- Rebuilt to the original design on the same site
- Still an active Orthodox Church in America parish
Facts checked October 19, 2026 with oca.org, mapcarta.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Parish details →Map: St. Michael's Cathedral
The 3D map shows the walk here from the shuttle stop. Expand it to switch to the tender landing and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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