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Dormition Church at the Russian Embassy, Beijing
Успенский храм на территории посольства России в Пекине
The first Dormition Church of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Beijing was consecrated in 1732 and destroyed in 1900. The present church was recreated within the Russian embassy compound, which occupies the former mission site (Beiguan), and consecrated on 13 October 2009; an exhibition on the history of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in China operates nearby. In 2024 the interior was painted by Palekh icon painters.
Первый Успенский храм Русской духовной миссии в Пекине был освящён в 1732 году и разрушен в 1900 году. Нынешний храм воссоздан на территории посольства России, занимающего бывший участок миссии (Бэйгуань), и освящён 13 октября 2009 года; рядом действует экспозиция по истории Русской духовной миссии в Китае. В 2024 году интерьер расписан палехскими иконописцами.
Property abroad
EraChurch
FunctionChurch
Present ownerRussian Federation (embassy compound); services are held by the Russian Orthodox Church
Acquisitionbuilt, 2009
StatusIn use
As of2024-10
The church is active: on 19 October 2024 a liturgy was celebrated there to mark 15 years since its consecration.
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Sources
- Митрополит Антоний совершил литургию в Успенском храме в Пекине — ОВЦС, 19.10.2024
- Храм Успения Пресвятой Богородицы (Пекин) — Википедия
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