Russian Orthodox Church in Meran

The Saint Nicholas Church rises in a two-story annex within the Villa Borodina complex, displaying traditional Eastern Orthodox architectural elements with its domes and iconostasis.

Consecrated in 1884, the church experienced interruption of services during World War I until their resumption in 1997, marking a significant period in its existence.

The church functions under the Moscow Patriarchate, providing religious services for Orthodox faithful while maintaining traditional standing-only worship spaces without pews.

In 2017, an agreement signed in Bolzano transferred the administration of the church to the Russian Orthodox Church, establishing new service schedules.

The structure represents one of the oldest Russian churches in Italy, constructed during the time when South Tyrol belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Location: Merano

GPS coordinates: 46.66510,11.16800

Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:47