Church of Elijah the Prophet
Church of Elijah the Prophet, Eastern Orthodox church in Ilyinskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
The Church of Elijah the Prophet features curved domes, stone walls, and traditional Russian architectural elements characteristic of religious buildings from the 17th century.
Built in 1655, the Church of Elijah the Prophet emerged during a period of increased Orthodox influence and architectural development in Nizhny Novgorod.
The structure maintains its function as an Eastern Orthodox church, hosting regular religious services and ceremonies according to Russian Orthodox traditions.
Visitors can reach the Church of Elijah the Prophet by following Ilyinskaya Street, with coordinates at latitude 56.32819 and longitude 43.99357.
The church experienced closure in 1932 but later resumed its religious activities, maintaining its status as a regional cultural heritage site.
Location: Nizhny Novgorod
Location: Ilyinskaya Street
Inception: 1655
Architectural style: Russian architecture
GPS coordinates: 56.32819,43.99357
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:12
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