Catholic Church of Archangel Michael, Gothic Revival Catholic church in Murmansk and Roslyakovo, Russia.
Description
The Catholic Church of Archangel Michael is a church building with pointed arches and vaulted ceilings in the Gothic Revival style, reflecting traditional European religious design. The structure displays characteristic features of this architectural movement that shaped European sacred buildings in the 19th century.
History
The church was established in 1991 and marked a renewal of religious practice after decades of Soviet suppression. Its opening symbolized a shift toward greater religious freedom in the region.
Culture
The church serves the Catholic community in a region where religious gatherings were long restricted. Visitors encounter a space where faith found expression again after decades of limited practice.
Practical
The church is located in Roslyakovo, a district of Murmansk, in far northern Russia. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather conditions and check ahead about service times before visiting.
Did you know?
The church functions actively in one of the coldest inhabited regions of the world, where winters bring extreme conditions. The fact that religious life thrives here makes this location remarkable within its setting.
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