Church of sacred prince Alexander Nevsky in Rtishchevo

The Church of Sacred Prince Alexander Nevsky features traditional Orthodox architecture with elements characteristic of late 19th-century Russian religious buildings.

Construction of the Church of Sacred Prince Alexander Nevsky began in 1889, establishing a religious center for the growing community of Rtishchevo.

The church carries the name of Alexander Nevsky, a medieval Russian prince who defended territories against Swedish forces and became a saint in 1547.

Located at coordinates 52.260278, 43.786111, the church maintains regular services under the administration of the Balashov Eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The structure represents one of the designated cultural heritage monuments in the Rtishchevsky District, preserving regional architectural traditions from the 1880s.

Location: Rtishchevo

Inception: 1889

GPS coordinates: 52.26028,43.78611

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52