| Kõpu Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity |
Kõpu Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity was built in 1873 but the congregation was established already in 1847 before the building of the church. The project of architect G. Schell completed in 1871 was the basis for the construction of Kõpu Church on the basis of which several other orthodox churches have also been built (Uruste church in Pärnu County, Ööriku and Leisi church in Saaremaa etc). Kõpu church is a big imposing building with a rectangular basic plan which is rather exceptional in Pärnu County in terms of its architectural concept, namely there is no bell tower above the main entrance into the house of God. The people coming into the church are welcomed by the cross on the top of the gable roof with a small inclination. Kõpu church has been built of rubble stones and has been partly plastered. Corner lesenes, wide cornice under the roof and window and door frames have been covered with plaster. All of the previous render a baroque air to the building. The powerful domes of the church have been built in the same style. In the church there is a memorial tablet for the first bishop of Estonian Orthodox Church Platon (Paul Kulbusch) who was born in Kõpu. The congregation is still active nowadays. The priests of the congregation throughout the times: Joann Mutovozov 28.05.1848 - 31.08.1850 |
