Saatse Church (Saatse)

Estonia / Polva / Varska / Saatse
 interesting place, place of worship, Russian Orthodox Church, 19th century construction, Orthodox church
Saatse Church was completed in 1801. This congregation has been a mixed congregation of Setos and Russians. Saatse's biggest holiday is St. Paraskeva's Day (the last Friday in July.). Paraskeva means "Friday" in Greek. The church has "royal gates" from the old wooden church, and a 15th century stone cross. The only saint of Seto background is associated with the church: St. Stefanus, a former parish priest, who is depicted in icons in Seto folk costume. In 1919, Stefanus was shot along with Father Vassili, who was also declared a saint.
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Coordinates:   57°52'57"N   27°47'16"E
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