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Joy of All Who Sorrow Church

Joy of All Who Sorrow Church (December 2010)

This church was built between 1847 and 1861 and dedicated to the icon known as the Joy of All Who Sorrow. Even though the church is pretty on the outside incorporating aspects of Russian and classical styles, its main attraction is on the inside where 19th century frescos have been preserved, including an impressive painting of Jesus looking down from the inside of the dome. The Joy of All Who Sorrow Church was the only church that remained open during the Soviet years

Location 19 Ulitsa Liteynaya