Church of icon Our Lady of the sovereign, Orthodox church near Clinical Hospital 122, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Church of the Icon Our Lady of the Sovereign is a two-story building with two separate sanctuaries and a central dome located on Kultury Avenue beside Clinical Hospital 122. The structure houses both prayer spaces and service areas designed to support the local medical community.
Construction began in 1996 following a blessing by Archimandrite Panteleimon and concluded in 2009 under architect Boris Bogdanovich's direction. The building arose from a need within the local medical community for a space dedicated to prayer and spiritual support.
The church is named after an icon tradition that emphasizes Mary's protective role, and this meaning shapes how the building serves both spiritual and medical needs in the neighborhood. Doctors and clergy move through the same spaces, reflecting a local practice of combining faith with care for the sick.
The church is easiest to reach on foot, being located on a main street directly beside the hospital building. Visitors should know that access to some areas may be restricted, and it helps to explore service times before arriving.
The church hosts a religious network of medical professionals dedicated to care work in the city's hospitals and clinics. This blend of faith and healthcare makes the space a meaningful spiritual refuge for doctors and nurses seeking support in their work.
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