Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Tenderness, Eastern Orthodox church in Anapa, Russia.
The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Tenderness is an Orthodox religious building in Anapa featuring white walls and golden domes that rise above the city. The structure displays traditional Byzantine design elements and serves as a spiritual center for the local community.
The church was built in 1964 and houses a revered religious icon whose origins trace back to 1337 in Novgorod. The icon gained additional spiritual importance after a significant event in 1366 that strengthened its connection to Orthodox devotion.
The church conducts regular Orthodox services where worshippers gather to venerate the Tenderness icon through specific prayers known as Troparion and Kontakion.
Visitors can attend daily services held at the church throughout the year. The building remains accessible at different times of day, allowing people to visit according to their own schedule.
The icon bears a single mark from a historical event that shows its endurance across the centuries. This physical detail gives it a tangible connection to the past that visitors can appreciate.
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