The St Prophet Elijah Orthodox Church

Pyhän pfofeetta Elian tsasouna

The St Prophet Elijah Orthodox Church stands tall near the center of Juuka. Orthodox churches and chapels are often called “tsasounas” in Finnish.

This Tsasouna is maintained by the orthodox church of Taipale and religious sessions are arranged in the tsasouna regularly. In the yard of tsasouna is a monument dedicated to deceased people who couldn't escape from Russian occupied Karelia during the war.

Address: Laurilantie 9, 83900 Juuka

Check out more pictures from the tsasouna below.