Catholic World News
Russian Orthodox mission rededicated in Jerusalem
July 21, 2017
The St. Sergius Mission, a Russian Orthodox church complex in Jerusalem, was rededicated on July 18 in the presence of Russian and Israeli officials.
The complex passed from Israeli to Russian ownership in 2011, and the Russian government contributed $10 million to its renovation.
The mission was constructed between 1886 and 1889 with funds from Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, the uncle of Czar Nicholas II.
For all current news, visit our News home page.
Further information:
- Renovated St. Sergius Mission rededicated in J’lem (Jerusalem Post)
- Russian representation church in Jerusalem to reopen after years of restoration (Pravoslavie.ru)
Sound Off! CatholicCulture.org supporters weigh in.
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!