St Olga Russian Orthodox Church - Františkovy Lázne, Czech Republic
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Oldest orthodox church in Czech Republic built in Františkovy Lázne in 1887-88.
Waymark Code: WMJNEW
Location: Karlovarský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 12/08/2013
Views: 42
The Orthodox church was built in Františkovy Lázne to serve the Russian community visiting the spa town. The construction of the Church of Saint Olga was completed in 1889 according to the design of Gustav Wiedermann who also designed several other structures in the town.The orthodox St.Olga church was consecrated in 1888, thus it is one of the oldest orthodox churches in the Czech Republic. Architect Gustav Wiedemann, later mayor of Frantiskovy Lazne, chose Russian-Byzantine style for the design of the church. The money was collected among the spa guests over several years.
The interior is beautiful, very ornate. The icons were donated by orthodox spa guests from countries like Russia, Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia. Some of them are of really high quality; a few of them are from the 18th century.
Services are held on a regular basis each Saturday and Sunday.
Type of Orthodox Church: Eastern
Type of Building: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1889
Address:
Pravoslavný kostel sv. Olgy
Kollárova ulice 8
Františkovy Lázně, Czecg Republic
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed
Diocese: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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