Pokrovsʹka Orthodox Church In Ukraine Stock Photo

Orthodox Church on Pokrovska St, Nizhyn, Chernihivs`ka oblast, Ukraine. Situated near Oster river. Built in 18 century. Was almost destroyed by Soviet government in 60th, but restored later by the Nizhyn society in 2001. Photo taken in a gloomy weather, when the cross is dramatically shining. The type of church is tetra-conic, which was popular in Ukraine for half of the century: from 1755 to 1800. Expresses religious experience, emotions. Dark sky gives the feeling of hard times, but white building, flowerbeds, and trees promise calm and assurance that everything is in God`s hands and going to be okay.