Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin
A Russian Orthodox Church Abroad parish near Charlottenburg Palace, with roots in Berlin's 1920s émigré community.
Orthodox church in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Charlottenburg), Berlin, Germany · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), Berlin-German Diocese · Wintersteinstraße 24, 10587 Berlin
Service times
- Wednesday 18:00 – Akathist and Moleben to the Theotokos (Russian)
- Saturday 16:00 – Moleben and Panikhida (Russian)
- Saturday 17:00 – Vigil (Vsenoshchnoe bdenie) (Russian)
- Sunday 09:40 – Hours and Divine Liturgy (Russian) – Parts in German
About Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin
The Pokrov parish (Protection of the Mother of God) belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and its Berlin-German diocese. It traces its roots to the large Russian émigré community of 1920s Berlin; after decades without a church of its own, it bought a former kindergarten between Charlottenburg Palace and the Deutsche Oper and is building out its church there.
Services follow the full Orthodox weekly cycle in Russian and German. The parish offers Russian-language classes and summer camps for children, a charitable aid programme, and is involved in Orthodox youth work in Germany.
Kids & families
Russian-language education for children, children's pilgrimages and summer camps
Ministries & activities
- Dobroe Delo (Good Deed) – Parish charitable assistance programme.
- Church building project – Ongoing fundraising to complete the church in the former kindergarten building.
- Theological talks – Discussions and talks on Orthodox faith for parishioners.
- Children's education – Russian-language classes and summer camps for émigré families.
Connections
- Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR)
- ROCOR Berlin-German Diocese (Germany)
- ROJ - Russian Orthodox Youth in Germany (Germany)
Frequently asked questions
When are services at Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin?
Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin holds services on Wednesday 18:00 (Russian), Saturday 16:00 (Russian), Saturday 17:00 (Russian), Sunday 09:40 (Russian).
Where is Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin?
Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin is in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Charlottenburg), Berlin, at Wintersteinstraße 24, 10587 Berlin.
Does Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin have a kids' church?
Yes. Russian-language education for children, children's pilgrimages and summer camps
In which languages are services at Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin?
Services are held in Russian, German.
What denomination is Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin?
Russische Orthodoxe Kirche “Schutz der Gottesmutter” Berlin is a Orthodox church, part of Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), Berlin-German Diocese.
Website: http://www.pokrov.de/
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