Church of the Lesser Ascension, Moscow, Orthodox church in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia.
The Church of the Lesser Ascension is an Orthodox church built from brick, located at Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street number 18 in central Moscow. The building displays traditional features of Russian Orthodox church design, with its characteristic shapes and structural elements.
The building was constructed in 1634 and represents religious architecture of that era. During the Soviet period, it was closed to worshippers in 1937, marking a major interruption in its religious use.
The church is named after the Lesser Ascension and serves as an active place for Orthodox worship following the Eastern Christian calendar. It shows how Russian Orthodox believers have maintained religious practice in the city center.
The site is easily reached by public transport, with several bus and metro stations within walking distance. Its central location makes it simple to visit as part of a day exploring Moscow.
The building combines Byzantine design elements with techniques of 17th-century Russian church architecture. This blend of Eastern and local building styles is uncommon to see in Moscow's center.
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