Belarus · Church
Church of Saints Simon and Helena
A Minsk church built as a family memorial, whose history includes religious worship, secular reuse and renewed devotional significance.
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Sacred places in Belarus
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Belarus · Cathedral
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Polotsk
A cathedral site on the Western Dvina whose successive buildings reflect Polotsk’s changing religious and political history.
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Belarus · Monastery
Zhyrovichy Monastery
An Orthodox monastery and pilgrimage centre associated with a revered icon of the Mother of God.
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