Ernst Lohrmann designed the cathedral, which was built from 1858 to 1860. The article says it was built primarily to serve Russian Catholics in the army, as well as Catholic merchants, and names no client. The style is Gothic Revival. It gives no dimensions or materials.
Exterior statues of Bishop Henrik, Saint Peter and Saint Paul decorate it. It was consecrated in 1904 and became the cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki in 1955.
It stands in the Ullanlinna district, and the article reports about 5,000 members, the largest cathedral congregation in Finland. It is an active Roman Catholic cathedral. The article describes no major alterations, and gives no heritage status, owner or visiting hours.
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