Old tent churches are a rarity in modern Russia. The reason for this is the ban on tent architecture in the middle of the 17th century by Patriarch Nikon, who issued the relevant decrees. At that time, it was customary to consider examples of tent architecture unacceptable for the construction of temples. They preferred traditional domes. The second reason was the massive destruction of churches during the dashing Soviet times. The Church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino is a vivid example of tent architecture.
Legacy of the past
Everyone who wants to see a real tent church will be interested in going to the Moscow region, where the building of a small tent church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino has miraculously been preserved. You can admire this church even if you are on the opposite bank of the Moskva River. Where the Church of the Ascension of the Lord is located in the village of Ostrov.
Religious reminder of the past
TemplePeter and Paul in Lytkarino is located on the territory of the then village of Petrovsky. It is spread out on the banks of the Moscow River. The settlements of our ancient ancestors have been recorded here since the middle of the 1st century BC. e. So say the historical sources.
The first written mention of the existence of the village of Petrovsky was in 1521. In those days, it was a small settlement, where “the Church of Peter and Paul on the Musol Lake” stood.
Rich and noble people have always been interested in this area rich in natural resources. This region is geographically close to the capital, the palace village of Ostrov, the place of the “royal pilgrimage” of Ugreshi, also called the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery. This provided the village of Petrovsky with the role of a desired object for statesmen.
For many centuries it was considered as palace property, in particular it was owned by:
- boyars Miloslavsky;
- Naryshkins;
- nobles Demidov;
- merchants Shelaputins;
- Fersanovs;
- princes Chernyshev and Baryatinsky.
New building
Local merchant Alexander Grigorievich Demidov financed the project for the construction of the Church of Peter and Paul in Petrovsky (the village entered Lytkarino later). The new building is located next to the old one.
Bricks were chosen as the main building material, finishing work was carried out using local stone - white Myachkovo limestone.
Forconstruction work masters arrived from Nizhny Novgorod. The building was erected by the forces of fourteen artel workers, led by Sergey Petrovich Razhukhin, a stone master.
The obligations of the builders included the construction of a stone church topped with a bell tower, which will be named after Peter and Paul. But due to the circumstances, the completion of the project was postponed until next year.
New age - new temple
The completion of the construction of the temple took place at the beginning of the new century. From the documents you can learn that the church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino was completed and consecrated in 1805. The consecration was conducted by His Grace Augustine, Bishop of Dmitrovsky.
The new church was considered a summer church, since stove heating was not supposed in the building. But in the old church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, services were held both in summer and in winter.
A period of destruction
During the war of 1812, destruction and looting did not bypass the church of Peter and Paul in the city of Lytkarino. The French defiled it. After the war, a new owner appeared in the village - adviser Shelaputin. He lost all the peasants, who were taken to other villages by the landlords who bought them out. There were very few parishioners left.
New era
During the ownership of the village by Elizaveta Nikolaevna Chernysheva - the wife of Prince Chernyshev, who was the Minister of War, the summer church of Peter and Paul was equipped. An extension of the funeral family crypt appeared, for which the basement was allocated intemple. Almost all members of the family were buried here.
In 1905, the beloved and memorable priest of the village of Petrovsky John Sobolev became the pastor of the church for the next 25 years.
Description of the attraction
Starting from the revolutionary period, as well as throughout the existence of Soviet power, the temple experienced hard times. But he was able to resist, and at the end of the 20th century, the revival of this religious shrine began, as well as other churches throughout the country.
Inside the temple, surrounded by even, deep light silence, there are magnificent icons. The view of the sublime dome of the temple, personifying the Kingdom of Heaven, cannot but arouse admiration.
The magnificent icon of the Mother of God deserves special attention. She radiates infinite light and a sea of love.
Overview of the temple grounds
This architectural masterpiece on the outside features brick stucco walls built in a "mature classicism" style. This is an elegant two-height rotunda, crowned with a dome, represented on the western side by a small neat refectory and a slender three-tiered bell tower. A simple dome is located on the high dome of the temple.
Service Schedule
Starting from 2002, when restoration work was successfully completed thanks to the charitable assistance of parishioners, services were resumed in the church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino. The worship schedule is as follows:
- 8:00 - the beginning of the morning Divine Liturgy;
- 16:00 - the beginning of the evening service.
On religious holidays, services in the Church of Peter and Paul (Lytkarino) are as follows:
- 7:00 - the beginning of the early Divine Liturgy;
- 9:00 - start of late Divine Liturgy;
- 16:00 - the beginning of the evening service with the reading of the akathist.
Welcome
When visiting a temple, you can fill your soul with the purest and brightest feelings. Its history has an inextricable link with Russian history. He gives faith that tomorrow the temple will be sure to be bright. The country will be reborn spiritually.
Here is a calm, peaceful environment, causing great respect for the cultural heritage of the past. A small grain of Russian history, an integral and essential part of it, the church in Lytkarino always cordially opens its doors to parishioners.
Summarize
The Church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino is a magnificent religious reminder of the past. Today, the spiritual life of this area is concentrated here. The building belongs to the magnificent architectural landmarks.
