Church of Our Lord’s Ascension

Yasinia, Ukraine

The Church of Our Lord’s Ascension, built in 1824, is a tserkvas of Ukraine classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building preserves an old 19th century iconostasis and is surrounded by an old cemetery and bell tower built in 1813.

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Founded: 1824
Category: Religious sites in Ukraine

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