Jordan and Rosemary recently experienced a rare privilege: a private tour of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. This visit offered them a unique chance to connect directly with those dedicated to preserving Ukraine’s cultural heritage amid the ongoing war. When Russia claim in their lies cultural superiority over Ukraine, it’s worth remembering this: when the foundation stone of Saint Sophia Cathedral was laid in Kyiv, Moscow did not even exist. It was a swamp. Kyiv, meanwhile,
As part of their recent travels around Ukraine to learn more about the impact of the war on heritage, culture and religion, Jordan and Rosemary had the incredible privileged of be shown around the immensely beautiful St Andrew's Church in the centre of Kyiv. Constructed in 1747, this rare example of Elizabethan Baroque architecture is situated on the steep hill where St Andrew the Apostle foretold that this sacred spot would be the cradle of Christianity in the Slavic lands.