Tampere Orthodox Church, Tampere - Finland - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The Orthodox church of Tampere was built in Russian romantic style, with onion style cupolas, and was completed in 1899. The architect of the Russian army, T.U. Jasikov, drew the floor plan. The church was consecrated in 1899 to Saint Alexander Nevsky, a Novgorodian who in 1240 fought against the Catholic Swedes and two years later the Catholic Teutonic Knights with equal success, and was accordingly canoniced for these nationalistic but bloody deeds. Emperor Nicholas II donated the bells to this church. The church suffered heavily during the Finnish civil war in 1918 and most of the movables were disappeared or destroyed. The reconstruction took several years. After Finland declared its independence, it was re-consecrated to St. Nicholas, a less belligerent saint.

The Orthodox Church is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Tampere. Indeed, it is even said that it is the finest masterpiece of Byzantine-style architecture in the Nordic countries.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1899 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: orthodox If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Wednesday Street address of Church: Tampereen ortodoksinen kirkko Tuomiokirkonkatu 27 Tampere, Finland Finland 33100 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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