Saint Elijah Church

Saint Elijah Church features Russian Revival architecture with traditional design elements, standing at an elevation of 6 meters within Hietaniemi cemetery grounds.

The church, created by architect Ivan Kudrjavzev, represents a period of strong Russian architectural influence in Finnish religious buildings during its construction period.

The building maintains Orthodox Christian traditions through regular services and ceremonies, connecting the Finnish and Russian religious heritage in Helsinki.

Visitors can reach Saint Elijah Church through the main entrance of Hietaniemi cemetery, where the Orthodox section contains both the church and burial grounds.

The church stands above an extensive network of catacombs discovered in the 2010s, adding an underground dimension to this religious structure.

Location: Helsinki

Architects: Ivan Kudrjavzev

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Part of: Hietaniemi cemetery

GPS coordinates: 60.16639,24.91739

Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:43