St. Alexander Nevsky Church, Ashgabat
| St. Alexander Nevsky Church | |
|---|---|
| Храм Александра Невского | |
 | |
| Location | Ashgabat |
| Country |
 Turkmenistan |
| Denomination | Russian Orthodox Church |
The St. Alexander Nevsky Church[1] (Russian: Храм Александра Невского) is the name given to a temple of the Russian Orthodox Church in the city of Ashgabat[2] capital of Asian country of Turkmenistan.[3] It is directed by the priest John Kopacz. The church of cooked white cross-shaped, brick has a wooden dome under a tin roof and a capacity for 350 people.
The Church of "Holy Blessed Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky" was established in 1882 and consecrated in 1900. It was a church campamente 1st Regiment of Kuban Cossack Army.
See also
References
- ↑ "«Месих Догулды!» | Интернет-газета Turkmenistan.Ru". www.turkmenistan.ru. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- ↑ Brummell, Paul (2005-01-01). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841621449.
- ↑ "Ashgabat, Turkmenistan". www.ashgabathotels.ru. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
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