Cathedrals...works of art

On the first full day in California we drove from Santa Rosa to San Francisco. In what (or so it seemed to me)was a short distance south of the Golden Gate Bridge we turned into a neighborhood (which looked like it was from the movie "Tootsie" to me). There we visited the Holy Virgin Cathedral (Russian Orthodox). This beautiful multi-domed cathedral was so different

Catholic Church

Catholic Church

Catholic Church

from any other churches or cathedrals I have ever visited before. A service was going on and we were allowed to stand in the door way and observe for a few moments. I did not take photographs inside (out of respect for the service & in respect for those worshiping at that moment). A short distance later we stopped at another church/cathedral. This is where we were able to watch the artist repairing one of the walls. Fascinating. Enjoy these photos of both cathedrals.

Catholic Church

Catholic Church

Gate to Russian Orthodox Church

Russian Orthodox Church dome reflection

About the Russian Orthodox church:  "Holy Virgin Cathedral"

Stop & Smell the "roses" (whatever flower they might be) outside the cathedral!