In Moscow, there are several Catholic churches.The church in the Little Georgia Street - perhaps the greatest of them.Decision on its construction was made in 1894.In those days, lived in Moscow a great number of Catholics.It was the French, the Poles, and so on. D. (30 ths. People).Two Catholic churches (St. Louis and St. Peter and Paul), already existing in the XIX century in the capital, is simply not enough.The money for the new church gathered themselves parishioners - both Muscovites and residents of other regions of Russia.There were donations from abroad.For example, from Warsaw were sent to 50 thousand. Rubles.Construction of the church
build the Roman Catholic cathedral began in the early twentieth century.- In 1901. The project has developed one of the most famous architects of the capital and around the country - Bogdanovic-Dvorzhetsky.I. Thomas was a parishioner of the Church of St.Peter and Paul, and taught painting, architecture and sculpture at the Moscow School.In order to build a new church, the faithful had to apply for permission to Nicholas II and the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church.Under the cathedral it was bought 10 hectares of land.Its construction took about three hundred thousand rubles in gold.
Church after the Revolution
opening of the new church took place in December 1911.Mass in the church were carried out both before the revolution and after it.In 1937, the church in the Little Georgia first of all, operating in Moscow was closed.After that they disappeared virtually all church affiliation.Taken even organ and altar.The beautiful facade was disfigured.The church started its work a variety of secular organizations.Inside the temple was built a huge number of partitions and make alterations, causing the interior has changed beyond recognition.
Church after the war
During the Second World War in the Roman Catholic Cathedral was bombed.However, too much damage while the building has not been applied.In the early days of the war it was dismantled towers of the church, because they could serve as a good reference point for German pilots.As a result, the building has completely lost its charm.After the war, it was destroyed, and the main spire of the church.
In 1976, the church wanted to give a hall of organ music.However true these plans were not destined.Within the walls of the church at that time there were about 15 secular organizations.Of course, the move to a new place nobody wanted.
Up until the 90s the church was used as a warehouse.On the necessity of his return to the believers spoke in 1989.December 8, 1990 a priest Tadeusz Pikus on the steps of the temple was celebrated Mass.Despite the cold, came to the church a great number of believers.All of them prayed for the return of the temple.First after 1937 the official Mass was held in the Cathedral of 06/07/1991
Church in the Little Georgia today
In 1992, Yuri Luzhkov signed a decision on the gradual transfer of the premises of the temple Moscow Catholics.However, to evict the occupying Temple SRI "Mosspetspromproekt" long failed.In 1995, faithful to dismantle the wall that separated it from the secular institution of the parish, and tried to leave the premises of the office furniture.However, riot police interfered to destroy the plans of Catholics.The faithful have been expelled from the church.Some of them even injured.
After this incident, the Catholic Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz appealed to Boris Yeltsin to resolve the conflict between the arrival and research institutes.As a result, "Mosspetspromproekt" was transferred to another building.By the end of 1995, the temple is completely transferred to the believers.He was consecrated on 12.12.1999, the legate of Pope John Paul II, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano.By the end of the century, the cathedral was completely renovated.The money for reconstruction, as well as in the construction of the temple, the congregation gathered.Supervised work Andrzej Stetskevich.As a result, the cathedral became a real decoration of even such a rich architectural monuments in the city like Moscow.The church in the Little Georgia today looks great, you can see this from the photos posted in the article.
In 2005, the cathedral Basler Munster (Basel, Sweden), the church was presented Authority.This tool allows you to completely flawlessly perform musical compositions of different epochs.
Today, as once in the temple performed the Mass in Armenian, English, Polish, French and other languages.Priests crowned newlyweds baptize infants pass away the dead.As in all Catholic churches in the church organ sounds.
Interior temple
Entering the Roman Catholic Cathedral at the Little Georgia, believes immediately sees the cross hanging on the wall, decorated with flowers.Icons, as in all Catholic churches in the church there.But there is an altar, around which the mass and held.The interior of the church is unusually beautiful.The special charm give him stained - colored panels, assembled from pieces of glass.Darkness, high arches, flickering candles and organ music set up the faithful on the appropriate way.
Architectural features
construct a building of brick red in the Gothic Revival style.This architectural trend can be considered to some extent traditional Catholic cathedrals.Gothic style was born in France and quickly spread throughout Europe.Its main distinguishing feature is the monumental and the desire of all the elements up.Many Catholic churches, including the church in the Little Georgia, decorated with a huge number of towers with slender spiers.The main axis of the temple is located strictly on the North-South.This church is one of the differences from the Orthodox Church, which is usually the main entrance to the west.
Temple at Little Georgia is the basilica, built in the shape of a Latin cross.The eastern facade of the church is very similar to the facade of the famous Westminster Cathedral in the UK.The main gate of the temple is exactly 11 steps.This means the 10 Commandments, plus the symbol of Christ himself.Only following the mandates of Jesus, we can enter the kingdom of heaven.
What is the difference between Catholicism and Orthodoxy
temple was built, and Catholics and Orthodox.The difference between the two directions of Christianity, however, is quite significant.But first, let's talk about their similarities.Both are distinguished by the presence of the Church rigid hierarchical structure, its laws, and religious and cultural traditions.Of course, the main object of worship there and there is Jesus Christ, and one God the Father.Catholics and Orthodox Christians revere especially the Virgin Mary and all the apostles.In both of these areas has its martyrs and saints.
What's the difference?The division of Christianity in Catholicism and Orthodoxy took place a long time ago - in the XI century.In 1054 the Patriarch of Constantinople anathematized representatives of the Pope, who responded in kind.Since then Catholics and Orthodox worship together, not spend.The combination of these two directions of Christianity is extremely problematic and in our days.Too big change occurred in the traditions of the original century schism.
Catholicism - is primarily an integrated church.All of its members and their component parts are rigidly subordinated to the Pope.The Orthodox Church does not differ so monolithic.In this regard, it is more democratic.There Constantinople, Russian, Georgian, Serbian and other Orthodox churches.There are differences in religious canons.For example, Catholics believe that the Holy Spirit may come from the Father and the Son.The Orthodox also believe that only the Father.Differences also exist in relation to the churches his congregation.In Catholicism, for example, divorce is strictly prohibited.The Orthodox Church sometimes permits.
What other Catholic churches in Moscow are currently
Church on Georgia is not the only Catholic church in the capital.There are others:
- St.Louis.This church was founded back in 1791 at the beginning of the XIX century (1827-1830 gg.) In place of an old building built in the style of the new basilica.Built church was designed by architects and DI AO Gilardi.After 1917, the temple was not closed, and the Mass continued to serve in it.In 1992, the faithful have been returned all the buildings relate to the church until 1917, including the building of the Lyceum.
- Church of the Apostles Peter and Paul.This is another church in Moscow, founded a long time ago - in 1817. The new building was built in 1903-1913 gg.architect VF Valkot.After the Revolution, the church was closed, and it housed various secular organizations.Today, the church is once again transferred to the believers.
- Anglican Church.Andrew.This church was founded in 1814. The current building was erected in 1882-1884.The project developed the temple Englishman Robert C. Freeman.In 1920 the church was closed.At the moment, it is transferred to believers.
Churches Moscow.Addresses
Catholic churches of the capital can be visited at:
- Roman Catholic Cathedral Street.Little Georgia, d. 27.
- Church of the Apostles Peter and Paul Lane.Milutinsky, d. 19, kv.18.
- Church.Louis M. Lubyanka, d. 12.
