Saint Blaise Church on Volosova Street, Veliky Novgorod

Saint Blaise Church stands with stone walls at 2 Bolshaya Vlasyevskaya Street, featuring architectural elements typical of 15th-century religious buildings in northern Russia.

The stone structure of Saint Blaise Church replaced a wooden building from 1184, with construction completed in 1407 during a period of religious transformation.

The dedication to Saint Blaise connects to earlier traditions, as the church location corresponds to a former shrine of Volos, a pre-Christian deity of cattle.

The church remains closed to visitors, but information about its history and architecture is available through the Red Izba Tourism Development Centre.

Archaeological evidence suggests this religious site maintained continuous spiritual significance, transitioning from pagan worship to Eastern Orthodox practices over centuries.

Location: Veliky Novgorod

Inception: 1407

GPS coordinates: 58.51763,31.26969

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:59