Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saint Catherine

Kirch St. Catherine - is acting Lutheran church community with a large number of parishioners Germans professing evangelical views on religion. The first Lutheran congregation in Kiev was founded in the 18th century. In the province, at that time, there were a large number of Germans of different professions, mainly chemists and alchemists. United them Lutheran approach to Christianity, the birth of another homeland. Their meeting they held in the apartments of like-minded people, and later built the first wooden church. Its structure is not survived, we only know that it was located at the hem.

Modern building was erected in the second half of the 19th century. Classical style of architecture is selected, in the spirit of most of the traditional churches of old Europe. The exterior is defined as psevdoromansky, known for its symmetrical lines and high-rise roof over the main entrance. Services are 10 am, and in the days of great Christian holidays make the schedule for the various pastors. The work of the church has two directions: as a Lutheran church and individual communities. Kirche St. Catherine`s like to visit the German diplomats and foreign guests of high rank.

Nearby will be interesting to walk through the legendary Khreschatyk , see Independence Square , visit the Vvedensky monastery.