Northern Fortress - Lappeenranta

Orthodox Pokrovskaya Church

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First wooden Orthodox Church was built here in 1744 by soldiers of Vladimirsky regiment, which was on duty in the fortress. In 1782-85 new stone church was built at this place. Now this is an oldest Orthodox church in the Finland. People say that it's lectern has been made by Alexander Suvorov in person.

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