The Church of St. John Chrysostom in Yalta

What to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting

The very first and oldest cathedral in Yalta is surrounded by a small park on Polikurovsky Hill in the city center, and is well viewed from the sea. Because of this, it was even at one time a landmark for passing ships. The unusual architecture of the temple, the interior inside, mostly made of wood, icons in carved wooden kiots and a peaceful atmosphere – all this definitely deserves the respect and attention of tourists.

The history of the temple began on September 16, 1837 with its consecration. In 1878, due to the massive construction of the city and the increase in the number of parishioners, the temple was rebuilt and enlarged. The notorious genius architect N.P. Krasnov was also involved in the construction work, who in 1898 built a church school located next to the temple and the nearby Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. In 1937, the church was closed, and its premises were used for grocery, and later clothing warehouses. This eventually led to a fire in 1942. At the end of the Great Patriotic War, it was dismantled.

From 1995 to 1998, the Church of St. John Chrysostom would have been rebuilt with personal donations from residents and the help of ministers. Today it is a functioning Orthodox church with its own Sunday school.

400 meters from the temple up Polikurovskaya Street there is an old cemetery where famous figures of science and culture were buried. It is currently unused and looks abandoned.

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