St. Nicholas Church

Joensuu, Finland

The Orthodox St. Nicholas Church of Joensuu was completed in 1887. It’s one of the most significant samples of Orthodox wooden church architecture in Finland. The most valuable artefact is the iconostasis painted in St. Petersburg. The original six bells are also casted there.

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Founded: 1887
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

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