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Church of Saints Simon and Helena

Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Minsk

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Church of Saints Simon and Helena
4.5
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#11 of 224 things to do in Minsk
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  • Plošča Lienina • 7 min walk
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Glk
London, UK15 contributions
Holy inspiration
Oct. 2020 • Solo
When in Minsk, take some time to visit this church and to thank God for the privilege of being alive and being lucky enough to be visiting Belarus. This is a truly special place to visit. Not for a picture only. But to remind oneself of the bless that is the human existence.
Written 8 October 2020
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Tim M
Sagle, ID221 contributions
Great interior architecture
Mar. 2020 • Couples
The outside surface, brick is visually very pleasing but like most churches, it's the inside that really inspires. The main door is a massive, heavy affair with beautiful stained glass. The alter is sublime in its structure and materials.
Written 28 March 2020
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GH47pl
12 contributions
Convenient city centre point for contemplation
Feb. 2020
I sit here frequently and it's a really nice spot. I am looking forward to the musical program starting pre-Easter.
Written 15 February 2020
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Christian C
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
Beautiful Church
Mar. 2019
I did not spend too much time visiting this beautiful church, but the highlight most certainly is the replica Shroud of Turin. Given that the actual shroud rarely comes on public display these days, it was really quite moving to see a replica, even if it’s not the real thing. There are very few “old” building left in Minsk, so each one is a treasure.
Written 16 January 2020
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Ian B
San Francisco, CA133 contributions
Beautiful catholic cathedral
Jan. 2020 • Couples
This is a beautiful, relatively contemporary catholic cathedral smack dab in the middle of the Belarus national plaza. It’s a beautiful building and well worth seeing.
Written 4 January 2020
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia12,558 contributions
Contrast to surroundings
Oct. 2019
This Catholic red brick Church looks pretty much average. What's most interesting about it is the contrast it makes with the grey massive Soviet style surroundings, dominated by huge government administration bldgs.
The interior is again average, not that decorated, with the biggest attraction being allegedly the copy of the Turin's Shroud, displayed right from the main entrance.
Written 11 November 2019
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Olwyn H
Ipswich, UK253 contributions
The red church
Sep. 2019
The red church is well worth visiting, standing on one side of the great sqaure. There is a fabulous statue of st Michael killing a dragon outside, and a statue of st Francis of Assissi at the side. When we visited, there was a christening in progress of twins!
Written 23 October 2019
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Davide G
Palermo, Italy3,259 contributions
Impressive statue
Oct. 2019
Outside is very interesting. It will catch your eyes from the distance. Inside is nothing really special. Outside of the church you will find one of the most interesting statues in the city.
Written 12 October 2019
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Pontinha2015
405 contributions
Very beautiful
Oct. 2019 • Solo
This church is very central and quite impressive on the inside. I enjoy watching a mass during my visit.
Written 3 October 2019
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Nancy79
Dallas TX25 contributions
The Red Church
Sep. 2019
This isark in Independence Square. The locals refer to it as the this is an historic landmark in Independence Square. The locals refer to it as the Red church. It was built by a family in honor of their two children, Simon and Helena, who tragically died young. During the Soviet era, it was used as a cinema. It is a very active and functioning Roman Catholic Church… Ministering to the homeless, refugees, and immigrants.
Written 22 September 2019
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