Moscow is rich in churches and Orthodox churches.No wonder about it since ancient times is legendary.In this article we will touch upon the two parishes, located in the capital.Specifically, we will discuss the following churches in Sokolniki: Holy Resurrection and St. John the Baptist.
History Church of the Resurrection
We begin our review with a small parish in honor of Christ's resurrection.Church of the Resurrection in Sokolniki was built in the early XX century - or rather, in 1913, through the efforts of the notorious priest John Kedrov.It is thanks to his work enriched the capital of this majestic building in the style of Russian Art Nouveau.
special glory of this temple choir gained through the blind, who acted with him, as well as the fact that, contrary to the traditional orientation to the east of the altar, the church looks facing south - in the direction of Jerusalem.
With the construction of the temple is a legend of the miraculous appearance of the saints.At the beginning of his father John was the Virgin, which is spacious and ordered to build a beautiful temple in return a small little churches hospital, which could not fit everyone.The priest paused with the execution of the order, as it does not have available sufficient funds, and then the second time it was the Mother of God, thus making reprimand.Then Father John has started the construction, but did not know what to pay.When the period of calculation of the builders was close, a businessman dreamed of Apostles Peter and Paul, who pointed out to him the road in Sokolniki, saying that the new temple there needs his donation.So his father John had money, such a miracle was also associated with Saint Nicholas, who is the image of the pilgrims visited the church and left her a large sum of money.
Resurrection Church has, besides the main, two additional chapels - in honor of Peter and Paul, as well as in honor of the Mother of God "All the Afflicted".
When the revolution happened, many churches were closed.The same fate befell the churches in Sokolniki, but Resurrection Church continued to function and even thrive due to the fact that after the closure of the dispossessed Orthodox parishes flocked own this.
About ten years the temple was in charge Renovationist church, but during the Great Patriotic War, the authorities handed him over to the Moscow Patriarchate.However, the clergy of the church has remained the same - they, along with the church joined the new church structure.
Resurrection Church currently
Today, the temple continues to function as a religious building within the Russian Orthodox Church.Rector it is Archpriest Alexander Das, who, as dean, coordinates and other temples in Sokolniki.Together with him in the parish ministry are about ten priests.
history of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in Sokolniki
Temples in Sokolniki also have in their circle famous church of the Nativity of Christ, the prophet John the Baptist.Its history begins in the XVII century, when it was part of the palace complex of the Transfiguration.He put his Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich.But time and technological advances have dramatically changed the landscape of the area.Therefore, the modern Church of St. John in Sokolniki - this is the second church.
sponsored new construction made the widow of a wealthy businessman Olga Titova.She has this thing been donated one hundred thousand.It was she who initiated that the new church was consecrated in honor of John the Baptist, because he was the patron saint of her late husband.It also put forward a condition that an additional chapel will be dedicated to the apostle Matthew - in memory of her son, who also died.Bookmark the temple was completed in 1915, and in 1917 was consecrated two chapels.
Unfortunately, because of changes in the state of the temple tried to close in 1919.Local residents defended the church, but not for long.Three years later, the decision to close the parish still was accepted.With church bells of the building was removed, the dome, painted on the facade destroyed and removed all valuables.Later, the room was used as one of the shops of electromechanical plant.
Church of St. John the Baptist is now at the disposal of
believers government transferred the temple only in 1998.Since then, he has the status of the Patriarch's monastery in the framework of the Moscow Patriarchate.For a long time he was on a private enterprise, which complicated its restoration.Gradually, he still finds its historic appearance.
Resurrection Parish and the Baptist church in Sokolniki: schedule of services
In both temples evening service is held at 17:00.The Resurrection Church - every day.The Baptist - on the eve of holidays and Sundays.
Liturgy at Resurrection Church is served daily at 08:00.On holidays and Sundays additional Liturgy at 06:45.
Liturgy at the Baptist church is served daily at 08:00 am.On holidays and Sundays - at 09:00.
