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St. Philip the Apostle Church, Sharjah
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St. Philip the Apostle Church, Sharjah

Храм апостола Филиппа в Шардже
United Arab EmiratesШарджа2007–2011Public buildings
A Russian Orthodox church complex on a plot granted in 2007 by the Ruler of Sharjah. The foundation stone was blessed on 9 September 2007 and construction to a design by architect Yuri Kirs was completed in 2011. The complex comprises a five-domed church and a cultural and educational centre; it is the first Russian Orthodox church on the Arabian Peninsula.
Храмовый комплекс Русской православной церкви на участке, выделенном в 2007 году правителем эмирата Шарджа. Закладной камень освящён 9 сентября 2007 года, строительство по проекту архитектора Юрия Кирса завершено в 2011 году. Комплекс включает пятикупольный храм и культурно-просветительский центр; это первый русский православный храм на Аравийском полуострове.

Property abroad

EraChurch
FunctionChurch
Present ownerParish of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)
StatusIn use
As of2012-06
According to Pravoslavie.ru of 3 June 2012, the church is active and a picture gallery has opened in its cultural and educational centre.

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