Church of the Protection of the Theotokos

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Church of the Protection of the Theotokos, Eastern Orthodox church in Voronezh, Russia.

The brick church building displays Neoclassical Russian architectural elements with symmetrical proportions and traditional Orthodox design features throughout its structure.

The construction of this Orthodox church commenced in 1736, marking a period of religious architectural development in the Voronezh region during the 18th century.

The church honors the Protection of the Theotokos, a significant Orthodox feast commemorating the appearance of Virgin Mary at Constantinople's Blachernae church.

The church maintains regular services and welcomes visitors to observe its architectural features at coordinates 51.665258 latitude and 39.213608 longitude.

This federal cultural heritage site represents Russian Orthodox traditions through its dedication to the Protection of the Theotokos, celebrated on October 1.

Location: Voronezh

Inception: 1736

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia

Made from material: brick

Website: https://pokrovskysobor.ru

GPS coordinates: 51.66526,39.21361

Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:20

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