St. Elias Church, Eastern Orthodox church in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
The red brick church building stands tall with its characteristic onion domes and ornate decorations, marking the eastern edge of Chernobyl.
Built in 1877, St. Elias Church endured through multiple historical periods, including wars and the nuclear disaster of 1986.
The church houses important religious artifacts and icons, including 'The Saviour of Chernobyl' which depicts the nuclear disaster's impact on the region.
Current radiation levels near the church measure 6 microroentgen per hour, making it safer than many other locations in the exclusion zone.
This religious structure remains the single operating church within the Chernobyl exclusion zone, continuing to hold services since its reopening in 2001.
Location: Chernobyl
Inception: 1877
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 51.27255,30.23797
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:27
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