Saint Simeon Stylites Church on Povarskaya Street
Saint Simeon Stylites Church on Povarskaya Street, Orthodox church in Arbat District, Russia
The Saint Simeon Stylites Church features white stone decorations, five domes, a bell tower, and two side chapels with separate apses.
The church, established in 1631 under Feodor III of Russia, underwent transformations from its initial wooden structure to a stone building in 1676.
The church maintains regular Orthodox services and remains a center for religious ceremonies, particularly weddings among Moscow residents.
Located at 55.7533 latitude and 37.5972 longitude on Povarskaya Street, the church opens daily for visitors and worshippers.
Russian writer Nikolai Gogol received his final communion from the church priest before his death in 1852.
Location: Arbat District
Inception: 1631
Founders: Feodor III of Russia
Architectural style: Uzorochye
Website: http://st-simeon.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.75278,37.59694
Latest update: May 22, 2025 20:16
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