Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, March 25, 2025
St. Vladimir Church, before and after. Photo: dioceseofthailand.org
An Orthodox church in Thailand has undergone a dramatic restoration process after being severely damaged by flooding last fall.
The city of Chiang Mai, located within the Thai Diocese of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Southeast Asia of the Moscow Patriarchate, was affected by flooding in October, including the Church of St. Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles, which was built in 2015.
Photo: dioceseofthailand.org
Floodwaters infiltrated not only the church itself but also the living quarters on the ground floor. The roof was damaged, the interior furnishings was rendered unusable, and both the plasterwork and paintings were in a dire state, leaving the church unusable for services.
On Sunday, the Thai Diocese reported that the renovation of the St. Vladimir Church has been completed. It has also been given a vibrant new coat of paint.
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