Juuka Orthodox Church
Introduction
The St Prophet Elijah Orthodox Church
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.
Contact details
Tourist info
Our main Info center in located in the Municipal hall;
Juuan kunta
Poikolantie 1
83900 Juuka
Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm
Contact:
Ph. +358 40 104 2865 (Information point of the Municipal Hall)
Ph. +358 40 104 2000 (Switchboard)
Fax. (+358 13) 472 123
There are also Info boards at various locations around Juuka, for instance;
Teboil gas station - Opposite the Kivikylä
Pullover stops on Highway 6
Note! Kartalla - Infogis.fi/juuka also in English!