Rautjärvi church, Lutheran church in Rautjärvi, Finland.
The wooden church featured traditional Finnish ecclesiastical design elements, with a capacity to accommodate 1,200 people in its main hall.
Architect A. J. Jansson designed this religious structure, which was completed in 1881 and stood at an elevation of 108 meters above sea level.
The church held regular Lutheran services and functioned as a central gathering place for religious ceremonies in the Rautjärvi municipality.
The church building was located at Miettiläntie 1757 in Rautjärvi, at coordinates 61.299532 latitude and 29.130256 longitude.
On December 25, 2022, the church was completely destroyed by fire during a morning service, marking the end of its 141-year presence.
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