Wooden Church of the Ascension
Wooden Church of the Ascension, Wooden Orthodox church in Torzhok, Russia
The Wooden Church of the Ascension rises 34 meters high with three octagonal tiers above a square base, featuring windows that illuminate the sanctuary.
The church's history dates to 1653, with a major reconstruction in 1717 using pine wood, followed by relocation to Staritsky District in 1854.
Before 1929, the church interior displayed murals from different periods, including an 18th-century New Testament Trinity on the upper tier ceiling.
The structure opens for religious services during summer months and public holidays, offering visitors access to traditional Russian Orthodox architecture.
The church maintains its original modest design without gilded crosses, reflecting its initial purpose as a non-ceremonial religious building.
Location: Torzhok
Inception: 1653
Website: http://tihvinskaya-tor.cerkov.ru
GPS coordinates: 57.02917,34.96194
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:08
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