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Saint Peter and Paul church

Saint Peter and Paul church, Russian Revival Orthodox church in Sestroretsk, Russia.

Saint Peter and Paul church is a modern church building with white walls and golden domes that rise prominently above Sestroretsk's skyline. The structure blends traditional Russian Revival architectural elements with contemporary construction methods, creating a fresh interpretation of this classical style.

A first wooden Peter and Paul church stood in Sestroretsk from 1722 to 1725 and burned in 1730; a stone successor built in 1781 from materials of Peter I's ruined palace burned in 1868. A new stone church by architect Grigory Karpov was consecrated on 21 June 1874, made a cathedral in 1924, closed in 1931 and dismantled in 1932-1933. The present church was founded on 14 June 2004, first served on 12 July 2009 and consecrated by Patriarch Kirill on 11 October 2009.

The church serves as a focal point for the Orthodox community in Sestroretsk and draws believers who gather for major religious holidays and daily worship. Its presence shapes the town's character and symbolizes the return of religious expression to public life after the Soviet era.

The church stands in Sestroretsk, in the Kurortny district of Saint Petersburg, and serves as the central church of the district's church district. The first service in the new building was held on 12 July 2009, and Patriarch Kirill consecrated it on 11 October 2009. Visitors should dress modestly and avoid photographing worshippers during services.

The church was built as a memorial to Russian submariners. According to legend, tests of Yefim Nikonov's "hidden vessel", a prototype submarine, took place on Lake Razliv here in 1721-1725; in 1719 Nikonov had already designed diving equipment. The consecration on 11 October 2009 was performed by Patriarch Kirill.

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