Elijah the Prophet church in Chyornoe, Leningrad Oblast, Eastern Orthodox church in Chyornoye, Russia.
Elijah the Prophet church is a religious building located in Chyornoe village within Leningrad Oblast. The structure displays architectural features characteristic of Russian Orthodox church design from the late 1870s, with a traditional layout and decorative elements typical of that construction period.
Construction of the church occurred between 1873 and 1875 under architect V.O. Pilts as part of a period of religious building activity across the region. The completed structure represents a significant moment in Orthodox church development within rural Leningrad Oblast.
The church serves as an active gathering place for the local Orthodox community and their religious practices. It remains a meaningful center of faith in this rural village, where worshippers continue traditions that have roots in Russian Orthodox Christianity.
The church is located in Chyornoe village within Kirovsky District and can be reached by local transportation from nearby towns. Visitors should note that this is an active place of worship, so respectful behavior and modest dress are appropriate when visiting.
The structure held provisional cultural heritage status for many years before its designation was modified in 2006 by decree of the Leningrad Oblast Culture Committee. This shift in official recognition reflects changing perspectives on the building's importance over time.
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