St. Charalampus Church, Orthodox church in Irkutsk, Russia
St. Charalampus Church is an Eastern Orthodox building located on the Street of the 5th Army in central Irkutsk. Its white facade features curved architectural details and decorative frames visible along its exterior walls.
The church was built in 1777 and was the largest religious structure in Irkutsk at that time. It played an important role in blessing sailors who were preparing for long maritime expeditions.
The church belongs to the Irkutsk Eparchy and serves as a gathering place for the local community. It remains an active center where people come to participate in religious services and observe traditional practices.
The church is part of guided walking tours that connect multiple religious sites in the city center. Visitors should prepare comfortable walking shoes, as the routes lead through downtown areas.
Notable figures like navigator Grigory Shelikhov and polar explorer Alexander Kolchak had connections to this church. Their links to the location reveal its historical importance for expeditions to distant regions.
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