Church of SS Boris & Gleb - Kideksha, Russia
Posted by: Hoblik
N 56° 25.492 E 040° 31.647
37V E 594211 N 6254414
Oldest church in the region - 1152
Waymark Code: WM42ER
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 06/28/2008
Views: 9
This unique church is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage "White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal". The church on the Nerl River is in the quiet village 4 km east of Suzdal. It was built for Yuri Dolgoruky, who had a small wooden palace here.
The palace disappeared, the church has been rebuilt many times. But a few fragments of the 12th-century frescoes remain, including two figures on horseback. They probably represent Vladimir's sons, Boris and Gleb, who were the first Russian saints.
Type of Orthodox Church: Eastern
Type of Building: Church
Status of Building: Restored building not in use
Address: Kideksha Kideksha, Russia ------
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed
Diocese: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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