Saint Sabbas Church, Iași

The Saint Sabbas Church stands at 44 Costache Negri Street, featuring Byzantine architectural elements with domes and decorated stonework throughout the structure.

Greek monks from Mar Saba obtained land from Prince Peter the Lame in 1583 to establish a monastery dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God.

The church maintains a museum collection of religious artifacts, including 18th and 19th-century books, liturgical objects, and an extensive icon of Saint John Chrysostom.

The church functions as an active Orthodox place of worship, with regular services held throughout the week and additional religious ceremonies on major Orthodox calendar dates.

Archaeological excavations between 1976 and 1979 revealed over 300 burial sites beneath the church grounds, documenting multiple generations of local community members.

Location: Iași

Location: Iași County

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

Address: Str. Negri Costache 44, municipiul Iași

GPS coordinates: 47.16167,27.58861

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:08