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Kovalova Old-believers church

Kovaļova, Grāveru pagasts, Aglonas novads
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The church is located in a beautiful scenic place on the bank of the river Dubna near the road Graveri-Skeltova. In the Kovalova church, can be found an abundance of icons and other religious items. The Kovalova Old Believer church was founded in 1726. The modern church was built in 1861. This is the third church, as two previous burned down. In 1934 in the church 5,30 meters high tracery ceilings were created. The church also has a bell weighing 700 kg.

The Kovalova Old Believer church was built in 1861 and in its original form is maintained to this day.

The main task of the church is to promote the traditions of old believers. In the church, you can hear the old believers singing the liturgy. In the church father, Iosif Osipov serves since 1989. Prayers in the church are held in the old Slavonic language as well as the old believers’ choir is created.

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Kovaļova, Grāveru pagasts, Aglonas novads
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