Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

Riga, Latvia

The original church that once stood here was destroyed when the entire area was razed in 1812 to deprive Napoleon’s army of shelter. The army took a different route. Fortunately, some of the historic icons were saved and now adorn the walls of the current yellow wooden church that was built in 1818. Although it looks like it’s falling apart on the outside its simple interior is still worth a quick peek.

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Address

Gogoļa iela 9-13, Riga, Latvia
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Details

Founded: 1818
Category: Religious sites in Latvia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Latvia)

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4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Лена Шестакова (12 months ago)
The Church of All Saints has become my favorite Church in Riga for many years. Father Macarius has a special gift of love for God and people. All of Father's sermons are especially interesting. There is a pleasant tradition in the Temple: they congratulate birthday people. And the birthday people treat the parishioners with sweets. Also on holidays, parishioners hold tea parties, and in the summer, outside, where people can chat. There is free parking, and what is not so unimportant, there is a toilet for parishioners.
Maksim M (14 months ago)
A large Orthodox complex that includes a temple and a theological seminary. The church has an unusual architectural design, with round windows on the façade more typical of neo-Romanesque Catholic churches than of classical Orthodox churches. Nearby there is a park, inside the burial places of priests and a monument to fallen soldiers from the 1st World War.
Ton Dopping (3 years ago)
In this Eastern Orthodox church you can light a candle for a few euro cents. Very nice, unfortunately you are not allowed to take pictures inside. If you're in the area, definitely pop in.
Татьяна Кобзева (3 years ago)
This temple impressed me a lot. I didn't think he was Orthodox. Interesting architecture. I advise all Orthodox to visit. There is a special blessing.
Sergejs Sergejevs (3 years ago)
God bless you. Thanks. Wonderful.
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