Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist in Kandalaksha, Orthodox church in Kandalaksha, Russia.
The Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist features wooden architecture with onion domes and stands near the White Sea coast.
The church site traces back to 1526, when it played a key role in spreading Christianity among the local Sami population in northern Russia.
The interior of the church contains traditional Orthodox frescoes and icons that represent biblical narratives and saints according to Eastern Christian traditions.
Regular religious services take place in the church building, which underwent reconstruction in 2000 and received consecration in 2005.
The church location at Monastyrsky Navolok connects to an ancient stone labyrinth that dates back over one thousand years.
Location: Kandalaksha
GPS coordinates: 67.13500,32.41806
Latest update: April 3, 2025 02:45
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