Back St. Johannes Baptist (Kertsch) German Ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη Βαπτιστή στο Κερτς Greek Kertši Ristija Johannese kirik Estonian Johannes Kastajan kirkko Finnish Սուրբ Հովհաննես Մկրտչի տաճար (Կերչ) Armenian Собор Иоанна Предтечи (Керчь) Russian Церква Івана Предтечі (Керч) Ukrainian
| Church of St John the Baptist, Kerch | |
|---|---|
| Native name Церква Іоана Предтечі | |
 Church of St John the Baptist, Kerch | |
| Location | Kerch |
| Coordinates | 45°21′05″N 36°28′33″E / 45.35139°N 36.47583°E |
| Built | 757 |
| Architectural style(s) | Byzantine |
  Location of Church of St John the Baptist, Kerch in Crimea | |
The Church of St John the Baptist (also known as Church of St John the Precursor)[1][2] is a Christian church located in the city center of Kerch, Crimea. Built in the Byzantine architectural style, it is noted for the candy-striping in its façade.[3][4] Dating to 717 AD,[5] it is said to be one of the oldest churches in Eastern Europe.[6]
- ^ Archaeological News 1985, p. 54.
- ^ Corning 1984, p. 176.
- ^ Bloom 2008, p. 218.
- ^ Chisholm & Garvin 1926, p. 754.
- ^ Grinevetsky, Zonn & Zhiltsov 2014, p. 406.
- ^ Christian Democracy. CDI. 1989. p. 21.
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