Russia is rich in Christian sights.One of the unique cultural heritage of the country is the Temple of Archangel Michael in Troparevo dedicated to the most important messengers of God - Archangel.That is how Saint Michael magnified in all the biblical writings and canons.Biblical dialect is equal to God.The angel Michael is the most important of all the bodiless heavenly powers that are in the name of good in the world.Recognition was given to the angel of God, for his struggle with the main enemy of the universe - the Devil.
Location Temple
actual location of the temple - on Vernadsky Prospekt, 90, near Troparevo-Nikulino, within walking distance from the metro stations "South West".This area is located and Troparevsky park of more than five hundred square meters.
historical past temple
Temple of Archangel Michael in Troparevo erected several times.The original wooden building was lost in a fire.At the end of the seventeenth century it was decided to erect a stone cathedral in honor of Michael.Its construction was completed in 1694.The stone temple was erected at the expense of the Novodevichy Convent, which is part of the parish and village Troparevo.
on the territory of the majestic cathedral and the bell tower is located.Here it refers to the construction of an earlier time - the sixteenth century, as evidenced by some of the nuances of architectural tiles.
During the war against Napoleon (1812), the church was damaged.The French troops withdrew it on the road, around the nearby Orthodox church.But the damage was not too great.Only eleven years later, in 1823, completed its repairs after hostilities.
1939 was the most disappointing for Christian inheritance.It was in the thirties, Soviet non-belief building caused more damage than Napoleon's troops.Temple of Archangel Michael in Troparevo was closed, all valuable possessions were pillaged, destroyed the fence of the temple, the beautiful bells were thrown from the belfry, over time, it managed to return only one of them, who miraculously saved the faithful villagers Troparevo.
In the forties in the Orthodox church kept the grain.In 1960, the building served as a warehouse for scenery Russian "Mosfilm".From 1964 to 1970 Church of the Archangel Michael in Troparevo was restored inside and outside experts "Mosoblrestavratsii."
In 1988 Russia celebrated the 1000th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia, and such a great moment in the government transferred the temple at the beginning of the Moscow Patriarchate.Even at the new parish built a library, Sunday school, and kiosks selling church supplies and accessories.
unique architecture
To this day the name of the architect is unknown, by whose project was built a beautiful temple of Archangel Michael in Troparevo.The miracle of the genius creator of happy humanity in its originality and modernity pretentiousness.The combination of Slavic and western areas of the architecture has resulted in an elegant and unique look of the building.
Appearance, captured in the photo of the Temple of Archangel Michael, has its own characteristics.It is in its original structure of interwoven motifs design rural churches and very rich decoration of the facade, typical for special important religious temples.
five-domed cathedral and a three-tiered hipped belfry decorated with carved window frames.Domes and crosses are gilded temple.The facade has a majestic columns framing, making it visually much higher.The basis of tower domes are rounded apse, creating the illusion of soaring flight.
Interesting facts
beautiful sights today flaunts surrounded by modern buildings and structures.The image of the object of cultural heritage has left its mark in the Russian cinema in particular it can be seen in the film "Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!", As well as in the movies of Italian directors "Sunflowers".
Christian relics stored in the temple
In Troparevo temple is considered today this shrine that holds very valuable Christian relics in the form of an icon of St. Princess Anna of Kashin, Mother of God "is truly meet," Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Cup", Nicholas, MartyrGeorge, the Blessed Matrona of Moscow.
Modern appointment temple
Currently, daily weekday services are held in the church of the Archangel Michael.In its territory the children's Sunday school, Christian theater workshop, youth Christian club "neophyte," the development of a modern school, a club for people with disabilities to communicate, "Lamp" and a computer lab.
most important Christian holidays, which carried out the solemn liturgy are: Adoration of the Holy Martyr Harlampo, Merciful Savior, Archangel Michael.A particular triumph is the Feast Day in honor of all the bodiless heavenly powers and of the Archangel.
Despite the historical difficulties Temple has not lost its appeal and pleases its extraordinary beauty, seeking his columns in the heavens.Of particular relevance to this subject in modern times it is characterized by rethinking the values of all the ancient Christian heritage of the country, which are the canons of faith in goodness.
