Let us restore the church of St. Barbara in Vevey!
The church of St. Barbara in Vevey is a true emblem of the Orthodox presence in French-speaking Switzerland. There is now an urgent need to restore its interior.
Urgent works
Restoring the interior decoration of the church as well as more than 500 liturgical objects of great value, which are in very bad condition, has now become necessary to ensure the preservation of this heritage. Technical installations (e.g. heating, lighting, and electricity systems) must also be brought up to standard quickly to avoid any incident, guarantee safety and ensure optimal preservation of this heritage. The total estimated cost of the restoration works amounts to 5.63 million francs.
A Foundation to take care of the restoration process
The Foundation for the Restoration of the Church of St. Barbara in Vevey was established on 10 September 2021, in order to carry out the fundraising campaign. The Foundation is recognised as a public interest entity, which is independent of the parish. The statute of the Foundation guarantees that the collected funds will be used only for their stated purpose.
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The church of St. Barbara in Vevey is an important heritage treasure. Its interior is now in a serious state of dilapidation. Help us restore it!
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A carillon for Saint Barbara: the Church finally finds its voice
Since its construction in 1872, Saint Barbara Church has captivated visitors with the richness of its interior décor and the elegance of its architecture. Yet one symbolic dimension has long been missing: the sound of bells, that voice which traditionally accompanies...
Cleaning of the sanctuary’s painted decorations: a striking transformation
Hidden beneath nearly a century of accumulated soot and dust, the sanctuary’s painted decorations had gradually lost their colours and brilliance. Extensive cleaning work has now restored much of their original splendour. A project carried out with care and expertise...
Return of the Great Epitaphios to the Church and Launch of the Restoration of the Processional Banners
The Great Epitaphios / Plashchanitsa has returned to its place within St Barbara’s Church. This major textile artefact of our liturgical heritage underwent specialist restoration over a period of six months. The work stabilised the piece, treated areas weakened by...