Church of Michael the Archangel, Baku
| Church of Michael the Archangel, Baku | |
|---|---|
| Church of Michael the Archangel | |
View of the cathedral | |
| Location | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Denomination | Russian Orthodox |
| Website | www.baku.eparhia.ru |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Flotskaya Church |
| Founded | 1850 |
| Founder(s) | Caspian Flotilla |
| Dedication | St. Michael |
| Associated people | 400 |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Pskov architecture |
| Completed | 1850 |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Mefodi Efendiyev |
| Priest(s) | Andre, Georgi |
Church of Michael the Archangel (Russian: Михайло-Архангельский храм; Azerbaijani: Mixayil Arxangel kilsəsi) or Flotskaya (Church of the Fleet) is a Russian Orthodox church located at the intersection of Vidadi and Zargarpalan streets in the Yasamal district, central Baku, Azerbaijan. It is under the jurisdiction of the Baku Eparchy and dedicated to Archangel Michael. The church's protoiereus is Mefodi Afendiyev, and it is served by three priests and one deacon. It is recognized as the oldest surviving church in Baku.