Црква Свети Мина, Orthodox church in Mladost district, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Saint Mina Church is an Orthodox religious building in the Mladost neighborhood with a cylindrical apse and no narthex, combining traditional Bulgarian and modern architectural features. The simple layout centers on the altar area while the interior walls hold the religious decorations.
The building was constructed in 1872 and originally dedicated to the Holy Trinity before being renamed several times during World War II. The name Saint Mina became permanent following these changes.
The wooden iconostasis holds hand-painted religious images from the 1800s created by an unnamed artist, with frescoes of church fathers adorning the walls. These artworks shape how the interior looks and reflect the spiritual life that has taken place here.
The building sits in the residential Mladost neighborhood and is easily walkable with plenty of space around the church to explore. The website svetimina.org offers details on opening times and religious services.
The cemetery on the northern side holds the graves of English airmen who died in 1943 and 1944. This burial ground preserves an important chapter from the wartime period in this area.
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