Church of the Annunciation, Orthodox church in Mineralnye Vody, Stavropol Krai, Russia

The Church of the Annunciation is an Orthodox temple in Mineralnye Vody featuring traditional Russian architecture with high vaulted ceilings and detailed religious iconography throughout its interior. The building displays characteristic elements of Orthodox church design with carefully crafted decorative and sacred elements.

A first church on this spot, dedicated to the Protection of the Mother of God, was consecrated in February 1900 and destroyed in 1936. The present Church of the Annunciation was laid on 2 February 2010 and consecrated on 7 April 2012 by Bishop Feofilakt of Pyatigorsk and Cherkessia. It stands in the square by the Safonov music college.

The church serves as a gathering place where local residents come together for worship and to celebrate religious occasions throughout the year. Services bring the community together and keep Orthodox traditions alive in daily life.

The church is accessible by public transportation from central Mineralnye Vody and welcomes visitors to attend regular services. Those wishing to enter should be aware that modest dress and quiet behavior are customary expectations.

The iconostasis is made of wood painted in two colours, and its icons were painted on a gold background by artists from Stavropol. The only interior painting is on the central dome, where Christ Pantocrator is shown in canonical style. The church was designed by architect Mikhail Yuryevich Lesovoy.