Russian Missionary Work

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 17, 1901

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 27, No. 29.

Russian Missionary Work

The New York Examiner tells us that a feature of some Russian railroads is the “chapel car,” which it describes as follows:—

“This car is really a Greek church on wheels. Its windows are ecclesiastical in shape, its door has over it the customary picture of the Annunciation, and there is a tiny belfry with two sweet-toned bells. Within there is the eikonostasis, or wall of eikons, or holy pictures, and the seats are the usual seats in a Greek chapel. There is a priest always with the car, attired in his curious robes. The whole adornment, within and without, is very rich indeed. The little church on wheels is pulled up at the stations where there are no churches, and services are held, while the villagers fill the car. Passengers on the train may, of course, share in the service.”