The ensemble of the archbishop's court in Suzdal Kremlin was formed over several centuries, from the 15th to the 18th century. The first brick chambers of the spiritual ruler of Suzdal appeared in the 15th century next to the Nativity Cathedral. In the 16th century, a bit further away, the Annunciation refectory church was built. In 1635, an octagonal tent bell tower with clock chimes was constructed opposite the cathedral, with a chapel located in its middle tier.

The most significant changes that radically transformed the appearance of the archbishop's court occurred under Metropolitan Hilarion from 1682 to 1707. Hilarion practically recreated the architectural ensemble of the archbishop's court, rich and complex in style. The archbishop's house is an impressive building with a complex layout, harmoniously combining regular geometry and the grandeur of palace chambers with the intimacy of a 'choir building.' The 15th-century construction is organically included in the southeastern corner building. The northern wing of the Cross Chamber, which divides the courtyard into two parts, was rebuilt during Hilarion's time.

The center of the ensemble is the Cross Chamber, the ceremonial hall of the archbishop's household. It impresses with its size, occupying an area of 338 sq. m, with a vault height of 9 m. The column-free vault, the two-flight staircase, high windows on both sides, and spacious 'vestibules' all make the interior decoration of the chamber more European, moving away from the canons of ancient Russian architecture. The northern wing of the building is connected at an angle to earlier constructions. On the inside, it connects to the refectory church, restored in the forms of the 16th century with a rare eight-pitched roof, a single-column refectory chamber, a small dome, and a picturesque arched gallery with a porch covered by a tiled tent. Such a porch decorates the entrance from the bell tower, which is connected to the corner building by a beautiful arched gallery. Along the walls of the chamber, oak benches covered with scarlet cloth are installed, as are the window sills.

The Cross Chamber served as a reception hall where royal decrees were read, petitions were considered, ordinations took place, and blessings were given. On festive days, tables were set here, serving meads, Rhine wine, and church wine.

The complex of buildings of the archbishop's court is managed by the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum. The buildings of the archbishop's court house an exhibition of icons, located in three halls of the Annunciation Church, which includes 56 icons from the 15th to the 17th centuries. These icons were brought from monasteries and churches in Suzdal, Vladimir, and other places in Vladimir land. The exhibition in the Archbishop's Chambers was opened in 1972 after a major restoration, with another restoration conducted in 2008-2009.