The Russian Church St Nicholas Sofia is remarkably impressive with a beautiful white and green facade, golden domes and enjoys the perfect location. The structure of the Russian Church was between 1907 and 1914 after the design of architect Mihail Preobrazhenski.
In the 1920s, the Russian Church Sofia became the hub of the spiritual life of a significant number of Russian emigrants who found shelter in Bulgaria after the October Revolution of 1917. The Russian Church of St Nicholas enjoyed the spirit of the Russian churches from the 17th century with five onion-shaped gilded cupolas. The eight bells were a gift from the last Russian Emperor, Nikolay II.
The Russian Church St Nicholas Sofia
Archbishop Seraphin Sobolev, who revered as a miracle-worker by many Orthodox Christians, is buried in the crypt of the Russian Church St Nicholas Sofia. You will find it downstairs, but you have to get outside the church as it is by the entrance on the left-hand side. Many worshipers through the years claimed that they found peace and healing and this is why he is called ‘The Miracle Maker’. Congregants who visit the crypt leave their wishes with the hope that the Archbishop will fulfil their prayers.
The Russian Church St Nicholas Sofia
Beautiful wall-paintings made by Russian artisans decorate the walls of the interior of the Russian Church St Nicholas Sofia in Bulgaria. Step inside, and you will immediately feel an extraordinary quietness and peacefulness contrary to the restless life outside.
The Russian Church St Nicholas Sofia
Other Significant churches in Sofia
Address:
3, Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd.
