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Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Yaremche. Ukraine.

In the center of the resort town of Yaremche shining gilded domes of the Greek-Catholic Church Nativity of John the Baptist. On the left side of the entrance is a small open chapel.

 

The history of the Church Nativity of John the Baptist begins in 1995. Paint the walls began in September 2009. The walls of the church were painted under the direction of Alexander Cherednichenko. The Church Nativity of St. John the Baptist is possibly one of the loveliest of modern churches for its sumptuous, subtle interior paint work.

 

Temple Architecture The church was built of red and white brick and gray stone. It has five domes, symbolizing Jesus Christ and the four evangelists. From the eastern part dome space extends lower and ends with a scene of the Ascension of Christ figure in the dome. Dome of the church skillfully painted saints on a gold background. The building is arched portal with incredibly beautiful carved doors.

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Uploaded on February 28, 2019
Taken on February 19, 2019