Cemetery visualizes like a history of the Russian Orthodox Church, recalls the schism in the church and a unique group of Christians as the Old Believers.
Early History
Rogozhsky cemetery was founded in the eighteenth century for the Intercession outpost on lands formerly belonging Andronova settlement.During the raging epidemic of plague in Moscow it was forbidden burial in the city.In this regard it has been established new cemetery.Including preserved Rogozhsky, Vagankovsky, Kalitnikovskaya.
At the time, the cemetery, a photo which became a sensation among critics, it was outside the city and was located in Andronova settlement.Graf Orlov on behalf of the Empress ordered to bury the dead outside the city to avoid further spread of the plague.
First there were the mass graves of the Old Believers.Catherine II allowed the representatives of their communities even arrange a nearby shelter and a place for the poor.Old Believers built a chapel.They were the ones who were called "runaway priests".Only in 1822 it was forbidden to hire them.
near the clock began to emerge and the first settlements of community representatives.And at the end of the eighteenth century they were even able to build the Cathedral of the Intercession.He became the most important center of Old Believers in the Russian Empire.There parishioners make pilgrimages for many years.
During the French attempt to capture Moscow clergyman hid all the property of the cathedral in earthen pits.
returned to the place of gold and silver only at the moment when the French left.
Since 1853 Rogozhsky cemetery became the official center of the archbishopric of Old Believers in Russia.
problems in the church
After the death of the spiritual mentor Yastrebova church split.Some conservatives have moved to common belief, together with Vladimir Sapelkin.At the same time he founded their arrival in one of the two chapels.The main reason for the separation was that some of the Old Believers would be traders, but since 1855 it was strictly forbidden.
In 1856, the authorities began to take an active attention to Rogozhsky cemetery.At the insistence of Moscow Filaret two chapels sealed.
weakening of attacks on Believers
only in 1905, already during the reign of Nicholas II, in honor of the great feast of Easter shrines were opened again and began to act.I did this ruler of the Russian Empire as a sign that the country adopts a law on religious tolerance towards other religions.
Over time near the church began to build houses for themselves merchants.Some of them are buried Rogozhsky cemetery.How to come to him, described below.
the church have been found valuable documents.The greatest importance for the history of Russia "Rogozhsky chronicler" - an inventory of the fifteenth century.
Tombstones in the cemetery in many places - masterpieces were created eminent sculptors.For example, an architect Shekhtel made after Morozov and his family chapel.
Since the beginning of the coming to power of the Soviets Cemetery (photos which you can see below) has ceased to be picturesque and the Old Believers.
And in a later period, between the wars, there began to secretly bury those who are accused of disagreement with the Soviet authorities.After the shooting of the KGB, the bodies were brought and buried under the cover of night.Since forever sheltered at Rogozhsky cemetery Stern Loktionova, Smushkevich and others.They were warlords who suspect a threat to the government.
addition to the common grave of the Old Believers, there were arranged two - those who died during World War II and in the hospitals of the capital.
on the territory of the cemetery are:
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Cathedral of the Intercession, while keeping themselves Old Believers diocese.
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Belfry Resurrection.
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temple in honor of St. Nicholas.
Closed idle house of worship, as well as the Orthodox Cathedral in honor of the Virgin.
Who is buried in the land of the unique cemetery of Moscow.List
for this place, you can go as the museum.Beginning in the eighteenth century after him constantly watched, they cared for the graves.Old Believers valued it as the center of their religious culture.
personalities, whom they have taken Rogozhsky Cemetery:
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Soldatenkov, better known as a generous philanthropist, publisher of books, founder of the Gallery of Fine Arts.
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Family Morozov, including Timothy Savich and his son, and their descendant, academician Mikhail Akimovich.
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owners textile factory Ryabushinskys.
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Archpriest of the Cathedral of the Intercession - Queens.
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Merchants and patrons shelaputin.
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Owner Matthew Kuznetsov porcelain factory.
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Gita Balter - singing teacher and musicologist.
Rogozhsky Cemetery: how to get
Getting there is easy.There are two ways the way to the cemetery Rogozhskoe:
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Rogozhskaya went to the outpost.After that, not so long to go along Vladimirsky highway and then turn onto the street of Old Believers.Only now they changed the name.Now this road enthusiasts, street name Voytovych.It leaves little to the right of the road.In this case, visitors simply the most central gate.
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reached by public transport to the outpost Intercession.From her to the cemetery will have to go a little longer along the settlement.This will be followed the railway bridge on the road of Nizhny Novgorod.Just next to it will be visible to the gates of the cemetery.
preferable to go through the first, because it has less dirt and dust.But the second way is much quieter and calmer.
basic rules visit
Church that are in the cemetery in Moscow, photos of which are available in the article belong to two different religions.The Old Believers shrines will not let those who is not dressed according to the rules.The hair of women can not get out from under a scarf, sleeves should be far below the elbow, wearing pants is forbidden.Bags should not be worn on the shoulder.
Depending on whether to pass some kind of ceremony in a building, there may not be allowed those who belong to another faith.
Temples
first temple, which stands near the gate - a bell tower created by the revolution.Rogozhsky cemetery in Moscow this famous shrine, which was built after the removal of seals from the altar.She stolpoobraznaya.On the facade marked images from ancient tales - birds Gamayun, Sirin, Alkonost.Inside a typical old Russian style.In the chapel are stored icons of the fifteenth century.
Behind the bell tower are two of the temple.One of them, on the left hand, Basil.Outside, it is designed in a simple, classic style maloprimetnom.It is of great interest to any researcher of antiquity.
To the right is a temple on Rogozhskoe cemetery in honor of the Nativity.It is built in a luxurious baroque style.
Icons
Each literally be called a museum on the history of icon painting in Russia.They kept those icons that brought them faithful parishioners - the Old Believers.There are even masterpieces from the fourteenth century.
Restoration of icons if carried out, only in accordance with the laws of the Old Believers, without introducing innovations era.
The Church of the Intercession Church save more images in different historical periods.
open them early in the morning, and they work up to 11.50 or 12.00, when there is a last service.
On holidays and on Sundays there is no mourning.In this regard, the temples close earlier than usual, around eleven.
Old Believer service itself is very interesting for its ancient hymns, prayers.
If Rogozhsky cemetery in Moscow comes a large group of travelers, they may resort to the temple and give details of its history, as well as all the most interesting icons.
The Cathedral of the Intercession, and donations are Soldatenkova, which was notable collector of antiquities.
After touring holy sites can be directed to Rogozhsky cemetery.How to get to it, it is already known.Between the temple and the Old Believer archbishop of them lives.And there are going to all church ministers of the community on important events.
Behind the house was built a church in honor of St. Nicholas.There are live and co-religionists.After three shrines, you can get to the graves in the cemetery.
