Church of Saints Simon and Helena

The Church of St. Simon and St. Helena, located in Minsk, Belarus, is a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. Also known as the Red Church due to its distinctive red brick façade, it stands as a powerful symbol of faith and resilience. The church’s interior is peaceful and beautifully designed, offering a serene atmosphere for reflection and prayer. Visitors are often moved by its rich history, especially its survival through the Soviet era when it was used for non-religious purposes. Today, it continues to be an active place of worship and a cultural landmark, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

A beautiful church with a sad story, as it was apparently built to commemorate a son and daughter who died at a green age and who had shared with their parents having dreamt of a church just like the one that can be admired today. The comparatively new (1910) church building - like so many religious buildings in the territories of the former Soviet Union - then went through a change of purpose, being used as a cinema for most of the Soviet period, and reverting to its original use only under newly-independent Belarus.

This is my favorite part of the city!

Church of Saints Simon and Helena also known as the Red Church is a Roman Catholic church on Independence Square in Minsk, Belarus. This neo-Romanesque church was designed by Polish architects Tomasz Pajzderski and Władysław Marconi. The cornerstone was laid in 1905 and the church was completed in 1910. Okay yesterday I watched a number of old ladies go to every religious statue and pray. They would pray and move to the next one. There was 5 or 6 on just one side. Kind of makes me think your having another God!

Very quiet and nice cathedral. You can enjoy the silence there if you tired from loud city, which I can't say about Minsk.

Very pretty church. A more complete restoration would revive it's beauty though.

It is a historic church. It is a interesting and enthusiastic place to visit.

This 110 years old beautiful building has lots of history.