The Church of John the Forerunner on the Cape

The Church of John the Forerunner on Opoki was built in 1127-1130 by decree of Prince Vsevolod Mstislavich - grandson of Vladimir Monomakh.

However, as a result of the struggle of the Novgorodians with the princely power in 1136, the church was transferred to the Ivanovo community of merchants-women. Here began to make trade deals, sitting merchant court, which dealt with litigation on trade matters. They were kept in the church and city standards of measures.

In the 15th century, the church was dismantled, and a new one was built on its foundation. The church on Opoki was restored in 1952-1956. During the reconstruction, its main architectural appearance was repeated - despite its large size, the temple has one chapter.

As for the word “poki”, it means grayish clay, which was mined in these parts.