Saint Nicholas Church in Vaasa

Saint Nicholas Church stands at 18 meters high and features Gothic Revival architecture with distinctive brick construction in the Finland landscape.

The church belongs to the Orthodox Church of Finland, which gained autonomy in 1923 after separating from the Russian Orthodox Church.

The religious services combine Finnish, Swedish, and Church Slavonic languages, following the Orthodox calendar while integrating local Finnish practices.

The church holds regular liturgical services on Saturdays and Sundays, offering educational programs including Scripture classes for children and catechism talks.

The building forms part of The Sniper Battalion Barracks complex, connecting religious practices with military heritage in the western Finnish port city.

Location: Vaasa

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Made from material: brick

Part of: The sniper battalion barracks

GPS coordinates: 63.09039,21.61401

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:15