Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross stands within Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery, featuring architectural elements characteristic of Russian religious structures from the early 1800s.

The construction of this religious edifice took place between 1809 and 1811, establishing it as a central point for the Old Believer community in eastern Moscow.

The church maintains traditional liturgical practices that diverged from the Russian Orthodox Church in the 17th century, preserving distinct ceremonial elements and religious customs.

Located at coordinates 55.793333°N and 37.717222°E, the church remains active within the Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery complex, which spans 16.5 hectares of land.

The structure forms part of an ensemble that includes separate areas for male and female religious practitioners, divided by a central roadway through the cemetery grounds.

Location: Preobrazhenskoye District

Inception: 1811

Part of: Ансамбль памятников Преображенской старообрядческой общины (Преображенское)

Website: http://staropomor.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.79333,37.71722

Latest update: March 29, 2025 15:37