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Photo: Visit Tallinn. Paul Kuimet
Photo: Paul Kuimet

Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church of the Mother of God with Three Hands in Tallinn

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This medieval building next to the walls of the Old Town of Tallinn has only ever served a secular purpose during its history, and the Ukrainian congregation has turned it into a sanctuary which is both historical and modern. 

The church has a small monastery which is the centre of the Ukrainian religious and cultural life. If you pass it on the Laboratooriumi Street, you can take your troubles to God, and slip a piece of paper with your prayer request through the small letter slot.
By ordering a tour, you will see the church, the Ukrainian Cultural Centre school, Labora workshops, handmade paper and postcards, Tallinn toys, ornamented eggs, etc. It is also possible to participate in a variety of master classes.
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TripAdvisor logo tripadvisor rating 4.2 of 5

based on 37 reviews

  • My highest recommendation

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    October 13, 2025 By Cynthia P

    I visited as part of a group with a curated experience. I don't know if this is possible without advance arrangements. Anatoli shared the story of the center and the art he has created (though a... Read more comments

  • recommend

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    August 24, 2025 By Perry G

    Tiny church which is very different to anything else you will see in Tallinn. Easy to miss as you will be too busy looking at the medieval town wall on the opposite side of the road. recommend a... Read more comments

  • Virgin Mary with the Three Hands Orthodox Chapel

    tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
    August 1, 2024 By lonewolf44

    I came across the Ukrainian Orthodox chapel and cultural centre while exploring Laboratooriumi on the quieter far side of the Old Town off Lai at the end of Pikk. The chapel is devoted to the... Read more comments