Saint Xenia Chapel in Saint Petersburg

The stone chapel features traditional Russian architectural elements with intricate patterns, crosses, and decorative frames around the windows and entrance.

Built in 1902, the chapel marks the burial site of Xenia Petrova, who lived an ascetic life for 45 years after her husband's death.

Visitors to the chapel maintain the tradition of walking around it three times while making their requests for assistance in matters of marriage and employment.

The chapel opens daily from sunrise to sunset, with increased visitor numbers during Orthodox religious celebrations and Saint Xenia's feast day on February 6.

During the chapel's construction in the early 1900s, workers reported finding soil that remained intact despite multiple attempts to remove it from the grave site.

Location: Saint Petersburg

Inception: 19 century

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 59.94434,30.25135

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51