Alexander's Church

Alexander's Church (Estonian: Aleksandri Suurkirik) is a church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Narva, Estonia. Narva Church's original cornerstone was laid in summer 1881. It was congregated after Emperor Alexander II in fall 1883, after his assassination earlier in spring. The church was consecrated on 9 June 1884. It was given cathedral status by President Lennart Meri on 19 September 2000.[1]

St. Alexander’s congregation of Narva went bankrupt in 2015 due to the congregation’s inability to meet financial obligations related to the reconstruction of the church tower.[2] The cathedral building was to be auctioned, but after several requests, the auction was called off and the building was purchased by the Estonian Government and the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church for 375,000 euros.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Archbishop of Estonian Lutheran church announces fundraising campaign for Narva cathedral". ERR. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "Peapiiskop kuulutas Narva Aleksandri kiriku päästmiseks välja korjanduse". Postimees. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Narva cathedral to be bought by Estonian state and Lutheran church for 375,000€". ERR. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.

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