Among the ancient churches in Moscow Church of Elijah the everyday enjoys special veneration parishioners and love.Since the 16th century, there it is, serves as a support and the support of people of faith in the most different moments of their lives.A large number of shrines with which rich temple, fills the house of God a special light energy, which is being charged, every visitor here feels the influx of physical and mental strength, peace and tranquility.
first buildings
Church of Elijah the Prophet in Obydensky lane - a special place.It's an amazingly beautiful building blends into the surrounding landscape, ennobling and aestheticizing the neighborhood.It was dedicated to St. Elijah the earliest Christian church in Russia, more Kiev.With him bound and Obydenskiy temple belongs to the number of parish organizations Orthodox Metropolitan of the diocese.
history of the building is unusual and interesting.After all, it is one of the oldest buildings of ancient Moscow.The first church of Elijah the Prophet in Obydensky alley was built of wood in just a single day, or, in Old Russian, "commonplace".There were then craftsmen in Russia!This occurred during a severe drought, and the people are always faithfully believed in his beloved patron saint, hoped to help him now.Dated to about 1592 construction year and the terrain itself called Skorodomnoy.There used to be floated on the water timber, and Muscovites, using the convenient crossing and delivery of materials, hastily set themselves home, then to move home to more convenient areas of the city.Church of Elijah the Prophet in Obydensky alley and gave the name of the streets leading to it - Iliinskie.Renamed in the present, they were later.
Protection of Holy Russia
Church fell in love not only the inhabitants of the surrounding area.With all the people coming here in Moscow on Orthodox holidays.Even in ordinary days she never empty.In historical documents Temple of Elijah the Prophet in Obydensky Lane mentioned frequently.Here come prayers in many significant activities related to the domestic and foreign policy of the Russian rulers.
If the event of a prolonged rain, or a long drought on the name day of the saint from the Kremlin went a procession led by the king-priest and Primate of the Church Russian.No coincidence that Obydenskiy Lane, Church of Elijah the Prophet, became the places where the clergy together with the militia led by Minin and Pozharsky prayed to God and the saints for help in military business.We are talking about the era of the Time of Troubles, the Polish intervention and protection of Moscow from invaders.August 24, 1612, after the prayer service, the decisive battle, which ended in the victory of Russian arms.
second birth
In the early 18th century, the old church was demolished.In its place, built of stone.The present church of Elijah the Prophet in Moscow kept mainly its old architectural appearance.Funds for the construction of it and gave Gabriel Basil Derevnina.In memory of them in the church are marble plaques.Next, the construction work continued into the next century.The building was updated, supplemented with new aisles.Since then it has constantly held worship.And in difficult times for the House of God, where the authorities want to close it, the parishioners were not allowed to do that.For example, about 4 thousand people defended the church in 1930.
Shrine Temple
main aisle of the church dedicated to the Prophet Elijah.Secondary - Saints Peter and Paul, the martyrs of the prophetess Anna and Simeon.Among his most significant shrines are primarily the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, which is called "Unexpected Joy".The image of the Holy Trinity, to whom prayed more national heroes Minin and Pozharsky, too, is extremely important for Christians.Lists of such famous icons as the Kazan, and Vladimir Fedorov Mother of God, Holy Face, presented his healing power of suffering.Relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh and Seraphim of Sarov also attracts pilgrims from all over the country.Open the doors of the temple to the public from 8 am to 10 pm daily.
