Princely Church of Saint Nicholas, Orthodox church in Iași, Romania
Princely Church of Saint Nicholas is an Orthodox church in Iași with a trefoil floor plan and large arches supporting a single spire. Its exterior walls feature colored terra-cotta discs and decorated recesses that create a distinctive architectural appearance.
Stephen the Great founded this church following the Battle of Cătlăbuga, with construction completed between 1491 and 1493. This completion marked an important moment in the religious history of the Moldavian region.
The interior displays frescoes showing scenes from both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting the religious art traditions of medieval Moldavia. Visitors can still see these painted images covering the church walls today.
The church is located on Anastasie Panu Street and functions as a chapel connected to a nearby religious center. It remains open for religious services and visiting throughout the year.
In the late 17th century, a printing press operated at the church producing significant religious texts that shaped ecclesiastical literature. These works spread throughout the region and became important to the faithful.
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