Church of the Ascension of Our Lord in Uruste in Pärnu County

Kihlepa küla, Pärnu

This church, built to replace a former wooden structure, was completed in
1873 to the plans of an architect
named Schell.
He was also the designer of the
Pootsi-Kõpu
Holy Trinity
Apostolic Orthodox Church.
The historicist
structure
bears the shape of the Greek cross and has a foyer and central dome, but no bell tower.
There are
nevertheless five smaller towers, the central of which is octagonal in shape.
The exterior was finished with
natural stone before being partially grouted in white.
The church’s artistic assets include
its icons, crosses and psalter.