Saint Peter and Paul Church, Orthodox temple in Mozhaysk Kremlin, Russia

Saint Peter and Paul Church is a white stone Orthodox church on the former Mozhaysk Kremlin site, built under Prince Andrei Dmitrievich, son of Dmitry Donskoy. Its earliest written mention dates to 1536, and a 1541 inscription on a stone on the north side records work on the porch. The building was rebuilt in brick in the 19th century with carved white stone details retained.

The first cathedral on this site was a wooden church built with the Mozhaysk fortress in the 12th–13th centuries. Rebuilt in stone at the turn of the 15th century as Saint Nicholas Cathedral, it was later called the Old Nicholas Cathedral. In 1812 it was looted and burned by French troops, then renamed after the Prophet Elijah in 1814. It was dismantled from 1840 after a fire and structural decay.

The church takes its name from two apostles venerated in Orthodox tradition, reflecting spiritual beliefs important to the local community. Inside, religious artworks and decorations show how faith was expressed and practiced in this place.

The church sits within the kremlin complex, which is accessible through several paths and can be visited along with other historic structures in the area. Planning your visit to explore the full kremlin site allows you to see related buildings and fortifications together.

A stone carved with the words "Leta 7049 delali paporť" (1536/1541) survives on the north side of the church, recording the building of the porch and the town in the same year. It is one of the oldest readable inscriptions in Mozhaysk.