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Discover here the latest news about the restoration project of the church of Saint Barbara in Vevey!
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...
Celebration of the Altar Feast at St. Barbara’s Church
The Altar Feast at St. Barbara's Orthodox Church in Vevey was celebrated on 16-17 December 2025, honouring the historical figure St. Barbara. The services were presided over by His Excellency Bishop Alexander, accompanied by Father Aviv Saliou-Diallo and Protodeacon...
A historic icon visits Vevey
On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025, St Barbara's Church hosted an exceptional event: the visit of the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God. Considered one of the oldest and most venerated icons in the Russian Orthodox tradition, this sacred work is closely...
The Church of Saint Barbara celebrates historical figures of Orthodoxy in ‘Helvetia’
To mark the start of the new liturgical year, on 14 September the Church of Saint Barbara in Vevey took part in a national celebration dedicated to all the saints who have left their mark on the history of Orthodoxy in 'Helvetia'. Established in 1983 by Bishop...
Restoration of the Great Epitaphios / Plashchanitsa
The Great Epitaphios/Plashchanitsa of St. Barbara's Church, a piece of great historical and spiritual value, is currently undergoing urgent restoration. Very old and delicate, this sacred textile requires specialised intervention to ensure its preservation for future...
Cleaning the sanctuary’s painted decorations
Work to illuminate the church is continuing. The sanctuary will now be restored to its original colours. The first phase of the restoration will involve cleaning the vaults and the painted decoration. During this initial stage, scheduled for 2025, the dusty and filthy...
Planting of a new tree to replace the century-old chestnut tree
Severely damaged by the storm of June 22, 2023, the century-old chestnut tree in the garden of Sainte-Barbara church had to be felled. An unavoidable decision, as the tree threatened to fall on the garden's occupants and the railroad tracks. However, Vevey's municipal...
The Iconostasis of the church damaged during a burglary
During the night of April 28th to 29th, individuals broke into our church, presumably to steal funds collected during the Sunday afternoon service. To reach their target, the criminals broke the royal doors of the iconostasis and knocked down icons in their haste. The...