Church of Protection of the Holy Virgin in Polack

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Church of Protection of the Holy Virgin in Polack

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Church of Protection of the Holy Virgin in Polack, Eastern Orthodox church in Polotsk, Belarus.

The Church of Protection of the Holy Virgin features traditional Orthodox architectural elements with characteristic domes and detailed iconostases throughout its interior spaces.

Established in 1781, this religious structure has maintained its position as a central place of worship through numerous changes in regional governance and social transformations.

The church conducts services in both Russian and English languages, providing religious texts and literature to support participation from different linguistic communities.

Regular Orthodox services occur daily, with extended celebrations during major religious holidays following the Eastern Orthodox calendar at this central Polotsk location.

Metropolitan Iziaslau leads this parish under the Diocese of Saint Euphrosyne of Polatsk, conducting ceremonies that connect modern practices with centuries-old traditions.

Location: Polotsk

Inception: 1781

Website: http://polotsk-pokrov.cerkov.ru/

Website: http://polotsk-pokrov.cerkov.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.48306,28.78417

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:37

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