Church of Mary Magdalene
Church of Mary Magdalene, Eastern Orthodox church on Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
The church displays seven gilded onion domes topped with Orthodox crosses, constructed from white sandstone with intricate details on its facade and walls.
Built in 1888 by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to honor his mother Empress Maria Alexandrovna, the church was designed by architect David Grimm.
The structure contains the remains of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna and Sister Barbara, who were canonized as martyrs after their execution in 1918.
Visitors can access the church during specific hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM through the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission.
The interior features nineteenth-century oil lamps and paintings by Russian artists Alexander Ivanoff and Vereshaguine, alongside a marble and bronze iconostasis.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1885
Architects: David Grimm
Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture
Made from material: sandstone
Address: הר הזיתים
Opening Hours: Tuesday,Thursday 10:00-12:00
Website: http://jerusalem-mission.org/convent_magdalene.html
GPS coordinates: 31.77889,35.24074
Latest update: December 2, 2025 11:02
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