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Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Gethsemane
Церковь Святой Марии Магдалины в Гефсимании
The church on the slope of the Mount of Olives was built in memory of Empress Maria Alexandrovna with funds from Alexander III and his brothers; the plot was bought in 1882, David Grimm drew up the design, the foundation was laid in 1885 and the church was consecrated in 1888. Since 1921 it has held the relics of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna and the nun Barbara. A women's monastic community formed at the church in the 1930s.
Храм на склоне Елеонской горы построен в память императрицы Марии Александровны на средства Александра III и его братьев; участок куплен в 1882 году, проект составил Давид Гримм, закладка состоялась в 1885 году, освящение — в 1888 году. С 1921 года в храме покоятся мощи великой княгини Елизаветы Фёдоровны и инокини Варвары. В 1930-е годы при храме возникла женская монашеская община.
Property abroad
EraChurch
FunctionMonastery
Present ownerRussian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem)
Acquisitionpurchased, 1882
StatusIn use
As of2026-09
The church is the place of daily worship of the Convent of St. Mary Magdalene under the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
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Sources
- Church of St Mary Magdalene — See The Holy Land
- The Convent of St. Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem — OrthoChristian.com
- Церковь Святой Марии Магдалины (Гефсимания) — Википедия
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