Church of St. John the Forerunner in Volgograd

The Church of St. John the Forerunner features multiple domes, traditional Russian Orthodox design elements, and detailed religious frescoes throughout its interior spaces.

Founded on July 2, 1589, this church has endured through Volgograd's transformations from Tsaritsyn to Stalingrad and witnessed the significant Battle of Stalingrad.

The temple maintains regular Orthodox services where congregants participate in traditional rituals, including the veneration of Saint John the Baptist's religious artifacts.

Visitors can find the church at coordinates 48.701375, 44.514794, with current information about services and events available at ioann-predtecha.ru.

The church incorporates elements of Byzantine architecture while reflecting local Russian Orthodox traditions through its structural design and religious symbolism.

Location: Volgograd

Inception: July 2, 1589

Website: http://ioann-predtecha.ru

GPS coordinates: 48.70137,44.51479

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29