Храм Архангела Гавриила, Orthodox church in Belgorod, Russia
The Archangel Gabriel Church is an Orthodox church on the university campus of Belgorod State University in Belgorod. It was built to a design by architect Nadezhda Molchanova and consecrated on 2 November 2001 by Archbishop John of Belgorod and Stary Oskol.
The church was built on the initiative of Yevgeny Savchenko, then governor of Belgorod Oblast, to the design of architect Nadezhda Molchanova, and was completed for the opening of the new Belgorod State University campus. Archbishop Ioann of Belgorod and Stary Oskol consecrated it on 2 November 2001 in honour of Archangel Gabriel. It belongs to the association of house churches at Russian universities.
The church belongs to the association of campus churches at Russian universities, and it was consecrated on 2 November 2001 by Archbishop Ioann of Belgorod and Stary Oskol in honour of Archangel Gabriel. It stands on the university campus of Belgorod State University, so students and staff use it alongside parishioners.
Regular services take place throughout the week and visitors can explore the church during these times. The site sits within easy walking distance of central areas and is visible from nearby streets.
The property includes multiple memorial monuments and an organized public square where religious and educational events take place. This public space serves as a gathering point for the community beyond regular worship.
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