Saatse Church was completed in 1801. This congregation has been a mixed congregation of Setos and Russians. Saatse's biggest holiday is St. Paraskeva's Day (the last Friday in July.). Paraskeva means "Friday" in Greek. The church has "royal gates" from the old wooden church, and a 15th century stone cross. The only saint of Seto background is associated with the church: St. Stefanus, a former parish priest, who is depicted in icons in Seto folk costume. In 1919, Stefanus was shot along with Father Vassili, who was also declared a saint.
Price: 25 EUR donation
Open: by appointment
Related sites:
Maagõkõnõ Restaurant at Toomemäe Farm. Distance 1,5 km.
Saatse Seto Museum. Distance 500 m.
Contacts
Isa Andreas
+372 566 06703
Saatse kirik, Saatse, Setomaa vald
http://www.visitsetomaa.ee
