Church Cover Blessed Virgin in Samarkand, Eastern Orthodox church in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Church Cover Blessed Virgin stands as a religious edifice featuring traditional Eastern Orthodox architectural elements combined with Central Asian design influences.
Built in 1903, this church represented the expansion of Eastern Orthodox presence in Central Asia during the early twentieth century Russian period.
The church maintains regular services under the jurisdiction of the Tashkent and Uzbekistan Eparchy, supporting the Eastern Orthodox community in Samarkand.
Located on Husayn Boyqaro Street at coordinates 39.659444, 66.954722, the church welcomes visitors who follow appropriate dress codes and behavioral guidelines.
The interior contains traditional Eastern Orthodox elements, with detailed icons and frescoes depicting religious figures and biblical narratives.
Location: Samarkand
Inception: 1903
GPS coordinates: 39.65944,66.95472
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:37
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