The Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod is an Orthodox shrine located on the campus of BSU. He was accepted into its ranks by an association, which includes house churches located on the territory of Russian universities. What is remarkable about the history of the church, what does it look like?
History of Creation
The Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod was erected after such an initiative was filed by the Belgorod Governor Evgeny Savchenko. After the consecration, the temple was dedicated to the memory of such a saint as the Archangel Gabriel. This significant event happened in November 2001.
Description of the attraction
In the photo of the Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod, you can see that the entrance to this holy building is created in the form of two wings. They contain information about the main commandments of Christianity. The whole building is delightful due to the beauty of the exterior and the richness of the interior.
The architecture of the temple is characterizedobservance of the traditions that exist in ancient Russian architecture. The building, with its courtyards and fountain, perfectly harmonizes with the BSU buildings. The project was created by the architect Nadezhda Alekseevna Molchanova.
Archangel Gabriel
In front of the main entrance of the university church stands a bronze statue of the Archangel Gabriel. It is created with a lantern on the palm, which is a symbol of illumination of the path.
It is also noteworthy for the history of the Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod that one of the city residents presented the church with a unique icon in wax decoration. She was placed inside the temple next to the altar.
Prayers to the Holy Archangel Gabriel
Saint Archangel Gabriel, bringing joy unspeakable from Heaven to the Most Pure Virgin, fill my heart, grieved with pride, with joy and gladness. Oh, the great Archangel of God Gabriel, you announced to the Most Pure Virgin Mary the conception of the Son of God. Bring to me a sinner the terrible day of my death and pray to the Lord God for my sinful soul, may the Lord forgive my sins; and the demons will not hold me in the ordeals for my sins. O great Archangel Gabriel! Save me from all troubles and from a serious illness, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.
Oh, great holy Archangel Gabriel! Stand before the Throne of God and be illuminated with illumination from the Divine light, enlightened by the knowledge of incomprehensible secrets about His eternal wisdom! I pray with all my heart, guide me to repentance from evil deeds and to confirmation in my faith, strengthen and protect my soul from deceitful temptations, andbeg our Creator for the remission of my sins. Oh, holy great Gabriel the Archangel! Do not despise me a sinner, praying to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but my helper will always appear to me, let me unceasingly glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the power and your intercession forever and ever. Amen.
The mission of the Archangel Gabriel was to inform the Virgin Mary that the Incarnation of the Lord's Son Jesus would take place. In honor of this event, the day of Commemoration of the saint is celebrated on the second day after the feast of the Lord's Annunciation. In the new style, it's April 8th.
Gabriel is considered the second Archangel after Michael. In total, there were seven main angels informing mankind about the Lord's intentions.
In biblical parables, you can repeatedly find information about this heavenly messenger sent by the Creator in order to tell people about the approaching salvation.
– I proclaim to you the great joy that will be to all people: for you were born in the city of David the Savior, Who is Christ the Lord, and then immediately with a multitude of heavenly soldiers sang: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, in goodwill to men!" (Luke 2:14).
Meaning of the temple
The Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod sees its purpose in interacting with students and university staff and exercising spiritual care over them. This will help protect the representatives of the student environment from the defeat of sins and vices. Also, students are attached in this way to the valuesspirituality, which from time immemorial professes Holy Russia.
Such an impact is very important in an era of rethinking many values. Churches have been associated with schools since ancient times. And the children were brought up in strict adherence to the truths stated in the Bible.
Today, the morale of young people often leaves much to be desired. And the reason lies precisely in the absence of spiritual sources. Therefore, BSU students get an excellent opportunity not only to study certain disciplines, but also to enrich their spirituality.
Church activities
The Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod is engaged in large-scale liturgical activities. Statutory Divine Services are systematically held here, for which a special schedule has been established. Christian rites, sacraments and rites are performed.
For the missionary activity of the temple, it is typical to hold conferences, seminars, lectures, talks and round tables with the involvement of students and teachers of the university and other universities in these events. The topics of such meetings are always inextricably linked with the issues of the spiritual and moral revival of the individual, the formation of family, national and state values.
In the parish, educational videos on the topic of Orthodoxy are shown. After viewing, a detailed discussion of these paintings takes place.
Visitor information
Address of the Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod: Khmelnitsky Avenue, 1. Its rector is Yulian Gogolyuk, who is a candidate of theology,senior lecturer at the socio-theological faculty of Belarusian State University.
The church is open for daily and 24-hour visits.
Summarize
The Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod is a relatively new building that has already become the center of local spirituality. The good mission of educating the younger generation is the main activity of this religious organization.
The architecture of the temple is characterized by a special originality. Its entrance is created in the form of wings, on which spiritual values are written. Such a presentation of the commandments seems to emphasize that by professing these values, a person will be able to gain wings in his life. The central image of the temple is the statue of the Archangel Gabriel, made of bronze material. The church is open around the clock.
