Räpina Orthodox Church

Räpina, Estonia

St Zachariah’s and St Elizabeth’s Orthodox Church in Räpina was built in 1829-1833 to replace the previous one destroyed by fire in 1813. It represents a simple neo-Classical style. The iconostasis is made by old Russian masters, icons from Pihkva and Petseri.

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Apteegi 7, Räpina, Estonia
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Founded: 1829-1833
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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