When you visit Yekaterinburg, Russia, you can discover St. Anne's Church (Храм Святой Анны), an important Roman Catholic church within the Diocese of Novosibirsk and the Urals deanery. As you explore this sacred site, you will learn about a resilient community originally founded in 1876 with more than a thousand faithful. The parish's initial stone church, built in 1884 in a striking Neo-Gothic architectural style, was dedicated to St.
Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Following the October Revolution, the parish priest was shot, the building was secularized, and it was ultimately destroyed around 1960. Today, you can see the results of its dramatic revival. After the dissolution of the USSR, the parish was restored during the 1990s, leading to the construction of a new church that was consecrated in the year 2000 by Bishop Joseph Werth.
As you visit, you will appreciate the ongoing spiritual life maintained by the Sisters of the Congregation of Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate, an order founded by St. Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850). This historic Catholic destination offers you a meaningful look into the deep heritage, destruction, and modern rebirth of faith right in the heart of Yekaterinburg.
What to see at St. Anne's Church, Yekaterinburg
- Roman Catholic parish founded in 1876 in Yekaterinburg
- History of the original 1884 Neo-Gothic church dedicated to St. Anne
- Modern church built and consecrated in 2000 by Bishop Joseph Werth
- Run by the Congregation of Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate
- Part of the Urals deanery under the Diocese of Novosibirsk
Visiting tips
Take time to reflect on the parish's history from its 1876 origins through its 2000 reconsecration as you visit.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
St. Anne's Church, Yekaterinburg is easy to reach on Yekaterinburg’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Church of All Saints and Trinity Cathedral. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Yekaterinburg travel guide.
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