Seven Sleepers Church

The Seven Sleepers Church stands as a religious structure within the Zavalnoye cemetery, featuring architectural elements from the 18th century Russian Orthodox tradition.

Denis Chicherin established this church in 1758, making it one of the earliest religious buildings in the Tobolsk-Tyumen Eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The church derives its name from the Christian narrative of seven young soldiers from Ephesus who slept for two centuries during religious persecution.

Located at coordinates 58.214444, 68.266667, the church maintains its position as an active religious site within the cemetery grounds of Tobolsk.

The building holds federal cultural heritage status and contains religious artifacts that reflect the artistic traditions of provincial 18th-century Russian craftsmen.

Location: Tobolsk

Inception: 1758

Founders: Denis Chicherin

Part of: Zavalnoye cemetery

GPS coordinates: 58.21444,68.26667

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:51