Church in Honor of Saint John the Baptist

In 2014, along the picturesque embankment of Dnipro, the Church of John the Baptist was ceremonially opened. Construction of the building lasted for 6 years, based on a design by chief architect Oleksandr Ploskonos. The church’s uniqueness lies not in the elegance of its forms, but in the sculpture of John the Baptist on the dome.

Photo from the website ua.igotoworld.com

Interesting facts:

• In plan, the church is shaped like a Greek cross.
• The church has a capacity of 300 people.
• The area around the church can accommodate 3000 people.
• The height of the sculpture of John the Baptist is 7,5 m. (slightly more than two floors of an apartment building). Its weight is more than 4 tons.
• The church bell tower has 16 bells. The bell tower is operated using computer technology.

Tip: Believers are advised to plan a trip to Dnipro for the Feast of Epiphany. On this day. Bishop Irenei performs the blessing of the Dnipro River. This is an important event for believers, who come to wash themselves in the consecrated waters of the river.