Ilomantsi Orthodox Church

Ilomantsi, Finland

The wooden Orthodox church of Ilomantsi is the largest in Finland and is dedicated to the prophet Elijah. It was built in 1892 according the design of S. V. Sadovnikov from St. Petersburg. The church has an obvious Russian influence.

Address

Kirkkotie 15-17, Ilomantsi, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1892
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

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