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Church of the Apostles Peter and Paul at the Shlisselburg Gunpowder Plants

Shlisselburg, Imeni Morozova settlement, Mira Street

The Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul at the Shlisselburg Gunpowder Mills is located in the settlement named after Morozov on Mira Street. Built in 1904–1907 according to the design of architect V. A. Pokrovsky with the participation of I. F. Bespalov, it is recognized as a newly identified monument of history and culture. The building was likely destroyed in December 1942 – January 1943 during the preparations for the breaking of the Siege of Leningrad. During the revival of the parish, the priority tasks became the restoration of the gatehouse and measures to prevent the destruction of the church foundation and its granite facing.

Church of the Apostles Peter and Paul at the Shlisselburg Gunpowder Plants — Shlisselburg