Aizkalne Russian Orthodox Church, Aizkalne, Preiļi Municipality, LV-5305
Lat: 56.2007647, Lon: 26.7776278
Jasmuiža (Aizkalne) Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1904 with the help of a local landlord, Grigorijs Kuzņecovs, and his son Ņikita.
Historian S.Saharov in a book, published in 1939 "Pareizticīgo baznīcas Latgalē" ("Russian Orthodox Churches in Latgale") has stated, that Jasmuiža (Aizkalne) Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1904 with the help of a local landlord, Grigorijs Kuzņecovs, and his son Ņikita. The state treasury aided the project 4500 rubles. In July 8,1939, the church was consecrated in honour of Virgin Mary. The size of the stone building is 22x5 m, with two domes and a belfry. As for January 1, 1938, there were 142 churchgoers from nearby neighborhoods, and some would come from locations even 20 kilometers away.