Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church
Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodox church in Orr, Minnesota
Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church is a church building in Orr, Minnesota, built in traditional Russian Orthodox style with a central dome and wooden construction. The structure sits among Minnesota's forests, its distinctive design rising prominently from the surrounding landscape.
Russian immigrants established this house of worship between 1915 and 1918 as a center for their community in northern Minnesota. The building marks the settlement of homesteaders from Russia who made their home in this remote region.
The interior features an ornate iconostasis with icons installed in 1926, reflecting Eastern Orthodox traditions and creating a sacred focal point in the space. This arrangement shows how Russian believers maintained their spiritual practices in their adopted homeland.
The building sits in a forested area outside the village, so visitors should plan accordingly for travel and exploration time. A cemetery located about a quarter mile away can be visited as part of the same trip.
A cemetery near the church preserves the memory of many Russian settlers, with the land donated by Andrew Soroka. This burial ground connects multiple generations of immigrants and tells their story through the names on the graves.
Location: Orr
GPS coordinates: 47.90500,-93.16472
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15
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