Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Lugoj
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The Dormition of the Theotokos Church (Romanian: Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”), also known locally as the Two-Towered Church,[1] is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 2 Victory Square, Lugoj, Romania. It is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos.
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Dormition of the Theotokos Church | |
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Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Romanian Orthodox |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Lugoj Deanery |
Patron | Dormition of the Theotokos |
Year consecrated | 1766, 1944 |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 2 Victory Square, Lugoj |
Country | Romania |
Geographic coordinates | 45°41′13″N 21°54′23″E |
Architecture | |
Style | Baroque |
Founder | Gavriil Gureanu |
Groundbreaking | 1759 |
Completed | 1766 |
Specifications | |
Length | 42 m |
Width | 21 m |
Spire(s) | 2 |
Spire height | 57 m |
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One of the most imposing Baroque constructions in Banat, the church is listed as a historic monument by Romania's Ministry of Culture.[2]