St. George's Archcathedral is Lviv's principal Greek Catholic church and the seat of the UGCC, built in 1744–1762 to a design by Bernard Meretyn and completed by Clemens Xaver Fesinger. It is the finest example of Lviv Baroque-Rococo: the hilltop ensemble comprises the cathedral, a bell tower, the Metropolitan's Palace and its walls. Above the portal stands the sculptural group of St. George slaying the dragon; inside are paintings by Luka Dolynsky and the venerated icon of the Mother of God of Terebovlia. The crypt holds the tombs of UGCC primates, including Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky and Patriarch Josyf Slipyj. The bell tower carries 'Dmytro', the oldest bell in Ukraine (1341). The cathedral is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Ensemble of the Historic Centre of Lviv'. Entry is free (donations welcome). The Metropolitan Gardens next door are a separate site worth a walk.
Yes. It is an active Greek Catholic church with free entry and no tickets; donations are welcome.
Roughly 08:00–19:00 daily, between services. Weekday liturgies are usually at 7:30, 10:00 and 18:00; on Sundays there are several liturgies from 7:30 to 18:00.
It is the main Greek Catholic cathedral of Lviv (1744–1762), the masterpiece of Lviv Baroque-Rococo, part of the UNESCO-listed historic centre, and it holds Ukraine's oldest bell (1341) and the crypt of the UGCC primates.
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Address
пл. Святого Юра, 5, Львів, 79000
Working hours
Daily, approximately 08:00–19:00 (open to visitors between services). Weekday liturgies at 7:30, 10:00 and 18:00; Sunday liturgies from 7:30 to 18:00. The schedule changes — check the cathedral's official page.
Price range
Free entry, no tickets. Donations optional.
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