St. Nicholas Old Believers Church

The stone structure of St. Nicholas Church features traditional Old Believer architectural elements with a main dome and bell tower positioned at its entrance.

Upon its consecration in 1833, the church became the center of an Old Believer diocese established in Izmail during 1837, maintaining this status until 1947.

The church maintains traditional religious practices dating from before the 17th-century Russian Orthodox Church reforms, preserving ancient liturgical ceremonies and customs.

The church stands at the intersection of local streets in Izmail, with geographical coordinates of 45.333493 latitude and 28.843988 longitude.

Between 1897 and 1899, the church underwent substantial structural modifications while continuously serving its congregation throughout the Soviet period.

Location: Izmail

Inception: 1831

GPS coordinates: 45.33349,28.84399

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:45