| Church of St. John the Baptist | |
|---|---|
Црква светог Јована Крститеља Keresztelő Szent János-templom | |
 Church of St. John the Baptist | |
 Church of St. John the Baptist | |
| 47°11′26″N18°24′07″E / 47.19044°N 18.40194°E /47.19044; 18.40194 | |
| Location | Székesfehérvár,Fejér County |
| Country |  Hungary |
| Denomination | Serbian Orthodox |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Dedication | John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Neo-classicism |
| Years built | 1771[1] |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Eparchy of Buda |
TheChurch of St. John the Baptist (Serbian Cyrillic:Црква светог Јована Крститеља,Hungarian:Keresztelő Szent János-templom) inSzékesfehérvár,Fejér County, dedicated to the Nativity ofSt. John the Baptist, was constructed in 1771.[1] The interior showcase elaborate decorations, with a Rococo-styleiconostasis unique in Hungary.[2] The paintings ofKatarina Ivanović, the first female Serbian artist, are permanently exhibited, showcasing scenes from the life of the Serbian community in Székesfehérvár.[2] The church is built at the site of an older wooden church of St. Nicolas from 1733.[3] The oldest icon, the Vladimir Mother of God, was made in the 15th century and might have been brought by the first Serbian settlers at the beginning of the 17th century.[3]
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