Strikes hit Russian Orthodox church in Iran
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- Two missile strikes hit St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the adjacent Russian care home in Tehran, causing structural damage but no injuries.
- Strikes occurred during Great Lent, just before Easter, preventing the Orthodox community from attending services.
The Russian Embassy in Tehran reported that two missile strikes on the morning of April 1 caused damage to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral and nearby facilities in the Iranian capital. Windows and doors were broken, and parts of the buildings sustained structural harm.
The adjacent Russian care home, which houses elderly residents, suffered significant damage, including a partially collapsed roof. No injuries or casualties were reported.
The embassy noted that the cathedral was hit during Great Lent, just before one of the major Orthodox holidays, Easter, preventing the local Orthodox community from attending services.
Designed by the renowned Russian architect Nikolai Markov, the building is listed in Iran’s national cultural heritage registry.
The embassy condemned what it described as continuing US and 'Israeli' aggression against Iran, which increasingly affects civilian infrastructure and religious-cultural heritage sites.
On April 1, two strikes were conducted near the Saint-Nicholas Orthodox Church in Tehran.
— Russian Embassy in Iran (@rusembiran) April 1, 2026
Main building, almshouse and several technical facilities were damaged. No victims
Statement by the Embassy: https://t.co/zg8QABxkOp pic.twitter.com/eMztNvy7Cu
