Resurrection of Christ Church, Orthodox church in Zurich, Switzerland
The Resurrection of Christ Church occupies the former Emmaus Chapel, built in 1910 on Narzissenstrasse in Zurich's Oberstrass district. The Russian Orthodox community bought the building in 2001 and remodelled the interior with mosaics by Alexander Kornouchow. A small tower with an onion dome and two bells from Kamensk-Uralski crowns the roof.
The building was originally a Free Church meeting place before being converted into a Russian Orthodox church. The transformation was completed in 2002, establishing this Orthodox place of worship in the city.
The congregation follows Russian Orthodox traditions with standing services and chanting ceremonies marked by the Julian calendar. These liturgical practices shape how worshippers experience their faith and connect to Orthodox Christianity.
The church is accessible from Narzissenstrasse, and visitors should know that formal dress and respectful behavior are expected during services. It helps to check when services take place beforehand to make your visit smooth.
The church occupies the former Emmaus Chapel, built in 1910 for the St. Chrischona Pilgrim Mission. Its small tower carries two bells shipped from Kamensk-Uralsky in Russia, and the interior mosaics were made by artist Alexander Kornouchow.
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