Church of Saint John the Baptist, Kerch
| Church of St John the Baptist, Kerch | |
|---|---|
| Native name Церква Іоана Предтечі (Ukrainian) | |
Church of St John the Baptist, Kerch | |
| Location | Kerch |
| Coordinates | 45°21′05″N 36°28′33″E / 45.35139°N 36.47583°E |
| Built | 757 |
| Architectural style(s) | Byzantine |
| Official name | Церква Івана Предтечі (Church of St John the Baptist) |
| Type | Architecture |
| Reference no. | 010048 |
The Church of St John the Baptist (also known as Church of St John the Precursor) is a Christian church located in the city center of Kerch, Crimea. Built in the Byzantine architectural style, it is noted for the candy-striping in its façade. Dating to 717 AD, it is said to be one of the oldest churches in Eastern Europe.