Saint Catherine's Armenian Church
Saint Catherine's Armenian Church, Armenian church in Tsentralny District, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The classicist architecture of Saint Catherine's Armenian Church features a rectangular layout with two tiers and Corinthian columns along its exterior walls.
The Armenian church was constructed in 1776 under the direction of architect Yury Felten with funding from merchant Ivan Lazarev, marking Armenian presence in Saint Petersburg.
The church maintains regular Armenian services, hosts religious ceremonies, and functions as the central gathering place for the Armenian community in Saint Petersburg.
Located near Nevsky Prospekt metro station, the church welcomes visitors during service hours and requires modest dress code for entry into the main worship area.
The church contains traditional Armenian liturgical items and religious artifacts that reflect the specific traditions of Armenian Christianity in Russia.
Location: Tsentralny District
Inception: 1776
Founders: Ivan Lazarev
Architects: Yury Felten
Architectural style: classicism
GPS coordinates: 59.93449,30.33189
Latest update: May 16, 2025 19:36
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