The Church in the Name of the Icon of ‘ Intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary’

he Church began its history in the small wooden chapel in the military cemetery. Construction of the church began in 1777 and in 1779 it was consecrated in the name of Intercession of the Holy Virgin.

Drawing by J.Ch. Brotze.

Old Russian cemetery is situated near the Church. The cemetery was founded by order of Catherine II in 1773. A considerable number of eminent people of Riga are buried here.

Церковь Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы. -  Покровское кладбище. Слава и забвение. - Рига, 2004

Яков Михайлов (1803 - 1860). -  Покровское кладбище. Слава и забвение. - Рига, 2004