township "Koptev wasteland" was first mentioned in the book scribe in 1584.This settlement, according to the chronicles, in the current year will mark 430 years.The area in different years belonged to different owners, until after the death of the last owner, one of the Georgian princes named George, was not in the office of the Kremlin.It happened at the end of the 17th century.In 1812, the French are almost completely burned village.Loop Railroad, built through Koptevo, joined the village and the station near Moscow.In the future, here we paved Novo near Moscow highway around the Northern Administrative District of Moscow, where Koptevo.
Temple as an architectural decoration of the capital
Currently Koptevo - one of the modern districts of Moscow.The main decoration can be called a temple in St. George Koptev.The complex was built by masters of the Arkhangelsk company "Pomor carpenters" completely out of logs.He led the project author - architect Vladimir Ivanov.The traditional "northern" style of the temple is very well fit into the stone architecture of the capital.Built in 1997, the temple of George Koptevo equipped clock decorative lighting system.All the domes, crosses and the entrance of the architectural complex equipped with backlighting.Automatic lighting is adjusted so that the igniting and disconnect the reflected light creates the desired effects at different times of the day.Five wooden domes appear in all its splendor, illuminated at dusk soft or cool shades of light.Above the porch of the church is a small bell tower.
Shrine, located in the temple
main altar of the church was consecrated immediately after construction.Side, the icon of Our Lady
"assistant in childbirth", was blessed in 2005.Temple Koptevo (George) stores reliquary reverend saints and martyrs.A piece of the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov, St. George, Optina elders, Diveevo saints Confessor Matrona, icons with particles of relics come to pray in Moscow and visiting hundreds of believers.Liturgy, memorial service, while serving akathist included in the daily schedule of services.Temple Koptevo holding talks with willing to accept baptism classes at Sunday school.
about the life of St. George
name and glory of real-life person, a warrior and a faithful Christian temple dedicated to Koptev.George knows the Church as the defender of Christianity and the faithful.Born about 275 in the city of Beirut into a wealthy Christian family, George was well developed physically.In addition, he was a precocious intelligent and educated.At a very young age a strong, brave and handsome young man entered the service in the Roman army.At the age of twenty, George, very knowledgeable about military affairs, trusted command inquisitors cohort (military rank).For military valor in the war with the Persians Emperor Diocletian makes a young warrior his entourage.
How tortured martyr George
Diocletian to worship the traditional Roman gods.In rejecting the doctrine of Christianity, accusing supporters of Orthodoxy in witchcraft and arson, he violently destroyed the adherents of the new religion.George bravely defended their fellow citizens from the imperial wrath and tyranny.For this, and subjected to repeated torture scary.His body suffered the wheel, "burning" in quicklime, boots with nails inside a poisoned drink.According to legend, George suffered the unprecedented torture because of their faith in Christ and his help.Through devotion to their beliefs George defeated the terrible physical suffering, which was exposed, came out of all the torture unscathed.Therefore, believers all over the world call him George.St. executed by beheading in April 303 AD His body was buried in the Palestinian city of Lydda.In honor of the holy martyr, protector of the offended, and built a temple in Koptev, bearing the name of St. George.
Nourish shepherds and military
name George means "farmer".Saint patron shepherds and herds, because in life George often did, appearing on a white stallion.The Russian people are revered as the patron saint of the host.George is depicted on the emblem of the Russian Empire.The eponymous award is considered the greatest distinction for military exploits.Orange and black ribbons of St. George - the symbols that accompany military valor and glory.In the Russian army on the banners of the most distinguished in the battles of military units was attached award irremovable George Ribbon.In 1992, the Order of Saint George has been restored as a sign of exceptional military awards of the Russian Army.Today, the orange and black ribbon is a symbol of the victory over fascism in the Great Patriotic War.
public everyday Temple in Koptevo
beautiful temples in Koptev - George - organizes various events for Christian youth.It pays great attention to the organization of free time the younger generation: there exist different sections.Young people can be engaged:
- in drama school;
- in student circle for art lovers;
- brotherhood travelers and pathfinders;
- in military patriaticheskom "Airborne Club";
- sports clubs;
- cooking classes.
After the course instructors on tourism, which holds a temple in Koptevo (class schedule allows for students of all ages), students receive an official state document with qualifications of the instructor.Carry out practical and field training.Association at the Church contribute to the development of patriotism among young people.
millennia holy martyr is the patron saint of Moscow and Russia.This is evidenced by the famous temple in Koptev - George, as well as hundreds of his parishioners and the faithful worship shrines.
