Church of St. John's almshouse

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Church of St. John's almshouse

Church of St. John's almshouse (Estonian : Tallinna Jaani seegi kirik) is a wooden church in Tallinn, Estonia. [1] Since 1999 the building is designated as "architectural monument". [2]

Nowadays, the church is used by a congregation belonging to Armenian Apostolic Church. [3]

The building's history dates back to the beginning of 13th century. Originally the building was a stone church and the building was named as John's hospital (Estonian : Jaani hospidal), later it was named to John's almshouse church (Estonian : Jaani seegi kirik). Historically, the building was also used as a leprosarium. In 1813 the hospital was officially named to almshouse (Estonian : vaestemaja). [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Gallery: Churches of Tallinn". www.historyfiles.co.uk. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  2. 1 2 "22252 Tallinna Jaani seegi kirik, 14. saj., 1648. a., 18. saj. • Mälestiste otsing • Mälestised". register.muinas.ee. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "Ajalugu – Tallinna Linnamuuseum". linnamuuseum.ee. Retrieved 6 March 2022.

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