Georgi Tsachev
Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker.
Also known as Russian Church.
A very beautiful building, built in a style characteristic of Russian Orthodoxy.
Construction began at the end of the 19th century.
Originally designed as a chapel to the Russian Embassy in Bulgaria, the temple almost immediately lost its role after 1917.
After the October Revolution, priests from the so-called Russian Overseas Church began to serve there, and the temple became the center of numerous Russian immigration to the country.
Hello Georgi, I’m just surprised that I never joined you. Anyhow, it’s fixed. Beautiful photography as always my friend.
Thanks! I’m glad you like it!
We have nice antiques in the capital to visit
I have no free time to tour other cities…
We have something to boast about!
great picture pal, is it a Russian Orthodox church?
Yes, it is! There are 2 such temples in Bulgaria – in Sofia and Shipka village, the second one was built in memory of Russian soldiers died in the Russo-Turkish War 1877-1878.
Beautiful capture of a grand old church. I just love the golden tip towers. I agree with vidocka’s comment. These orthodox churches look prettier than the Catholic ones. On the other hand, most old Catholic churches have beautiful stained glass windows. So I guess all churches are gorgeous havens for the soul.
Eastern Orthodox churches are richly decorated with icons, but there are almost no stained glass windows.
In the Catholic churches, I have seen many beautiful sculptures.
In the Eastern Orthodox churches in Bulgaria, the altar is an ornate carving.
Woow, another beautiful church. I think they’re all prettier than Catholic ?
There is just a difference in performance from the outside and the inside. I have seen many nice Catholic churches as well as very modernist ones.
Incredible details. Love your photography always.
I’m glad you liked this photo 🙂