Old believers Intercession church, Kiliya

The Intercession Church stands as a religious monument with traditional Eastern Slavic architecture, featuring intricate iconography and a prominent bell tower.

Built in 1836, this church represents the Russian Orthodox Old-Rite Church, which separated from the main Orthodox Church during the 17th-century religious reforms.

The church maintains specific religious practices and rituals that distinguish Old Believers from other Orthodox Christians through their traditional liturgical ceremonies.

Located at coordinates 45.452528, 29.256694 in central Kiliya, the church welcomes visitors interested in exploring Ukrainian religious heritage sites.

The interior displays traditional waxed wood elements and specific iconographic arrangements that reflect pre-reform Russian Orthodox religious art traditions.

Location: Kiliia urban hromada

Location: Kiliia

GPS coordinates: 45.45253,29.25669

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:43