Some domes returned on Sept. 24, 2026 after a May 28, 2024 blaze; restoration continues with a $6 million funding gap and a phased timeline aimed at partial reopening by Easter 2027.
Several iconic copper domes were reinstalled on St. Theodosius Cathedral on Sept. 24, 2026, more than two years after the May 28, 2024 fire.
Roof repairs are expected to finish in December, interior plaster replacement in April, and the parish hopes to hold Easter services inside by mid-2027.
On Sept. 24, 2026, crews lifted several of the copper domes back onto the roof of St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. The domes had been removed after a major fire on May 28, 2024 that burned through the roof and damaged upper walls. The cathedral is a Cleveland landmark built in 1911–1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Investigators say the blaze began during work on one of the copper domes. The fire compromised the roof and upper structure to the point that officials initially feared the cathedral might need demolition. To stabilize the building and reduce risk, workers removed the unstable domes, which ultimately helped preserve the rest of the structure.
Current restoration progress and timeline
The reinstallation of these domes marks a visible milestone but not the end of work. The parish reports the following near-term schedule:
Parish leadership is describing the restoration as a step-by-step process. Fr. Jan Cizmar, dean of St. Theodosius, used a creation analogy to lay out the phases: "God didn't create the whole world in one day... one step at a time. We do this stage first now." He added that people are "really happy. They finally see the light at the end of the tunnel."
The reinstallation of several domes clears the way for continued exterior and interior repairs but the largest dome still needs to be returned. That final phase depends on additional funding and scheduling. The parish has stated the broader timetable for completing all work—including reinstalling the largest dome—remains uncertain and contingent on resources.
The parish has active fundraisers and accepts donations through tithe.ly and a GoFundMe campaign. Those channels are the stated ways to contribute toward the remaining repair and dome replacement costs.
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