Holy Annunciation Church

Holy Annunciation Church with the status of architectural monuments of local importance in Dnepropetrovsk built in 1896. Before 1920, the church was known as the Alexander Nevsky.

History Holy Annunciation Church

On the site of what was then the Alexander Nevsky chapel, which was located in the Roma area, the foundation of the future temple was laid relics and hallowed place for construction. Thanks to voluntary donations of the wealthy inhabitants of the city took place the construction of the temple. The consecration of the church had on the day of St. Prince Alexander Nevsky, a memorial plaque on one of the walls of the temple testifies to the dedication of a chapel in honor of the Blessed Prince. Since 1933, the temple was under the occupation of Germany, has stopped its work for 10 years, playing the role of a warehouse. In 1943 the dilapidated church service resumes. Since 1944, actively pursued by the parishioners rebuilding of the temple.

The architecture of the Holy Church of the Annunciation

Holy Annunciation Church is a representative of one of the best examples of neo-Russian style, which was built by the architect N. Sultanov. The majestic temple occupied a large area, at the time it was part of the Alexander Nevsky Square. The interior of the church is represented by the iconostasis and artistic murals.

Location Church

During the 19th century, the temple was built on the western outskirts of the city of Ekaterinoslav. Today this street Working 3b. Every year the temple architecture is improving as a reminder, spiritually reborn and develops, helping the congregation to approach God in prayer.