Jumalansynnyttäjän suojeluksen kirkko, Eastern Orthodox chapel in Vanha Munkkiniemi, Helsinki, Finland.
The Jumalansynnyttäjän suojeluksen kirkko is an Eastern Orthodox chapel in Vanha Munkkiniemi featuring traditional Orthodox architectural elements combined with Finnish design principles. The building displays a modest dome and carefully considered details that shape its appearance.
The chapel was designed by architect Ilmari Ahonen in 1951 during Finland's post-war reconstruction period. It was built when the Orthodox community needed new religious spaces in the city.
The chapel serves the Orthodox Parish of Helsinki as a place for worship conducted in multiple languages. The interior reflects Orthodox religious traditions, with icons and furnishings that make the faith practices visible to those who enter.
The building is protected by town planning regulations, ensuring its long-term preservation. The chapel remains actively used for regular religious services by the Orthodox community.
This chapel demonstrates how Orthodox architecture was adapted to meet Finnish building regulations after World War II. The adjustment of traditional design to local codes makes this building a distinct example of cultural and architectural integration.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
