One of the most famous on the territory of the Moscow region is the throne of the Life-Giving Trinity. The temple in Konkovo, located in the southwestern part of Moscow, is directly related to the Andreevsky deanery. It is one of the most beautiful Orthodox cathedrals in Moscow.
Historical background
The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Konkovo has a rather long history. The first mention of the church is recorded in the salary book of the Patriarchal State Order. It is here that the exact date is indicated when the construction of the house church was started and completed.
The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Konkovo was built in 1690. Until now, there is no exact information about who is the founder of the building. According to various sources, efforts were made to build a religious institution - G. I. Golovkin and S. F. Tolochanov. The main altar of the Orthodox Cathedral was consecrated in honor of Sergius of Radonezh, and the aisles of the temple - in honor of St. Philip and the Deposition of the Robe.
Originally comingabsent from the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity. The temple in Konkovo had the status of a brownie. However, at the end of the 18th century, and to be precise, in 1772, the cathedral became a parish. This became possible after two small settlements were assigned to the cult building: Belyaevo-Dolnee and Derevlevo.
The Soviet period in the history of the church
In the Soviet period, devastation, partial destruction and seizure of valuables awaited the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity. The temple in Konkovo was closed in 1939. Orthodox crosses were knocked off the facade of the building, the head and the drum were completely destroyed. Bells were seized from the belfry, church books and scriptures were confiscated.
The current stage in the history of the church
The temple was restored only in 1990. With the help of sponsorships and donations, the original appearance was reconstructed. By the time of the first Easter service, the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Konkovo was restored in accordance with all church principles. In particular, extraneous things and materials were removed from the building, a temporary iconostasis, a belfry and a bell tower were installed, the Holy Scriptures and additional Orthodox books were purchased.
Church services
The service in the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Konkovo is held both on weekdays and on Orthodox holidays and memorial days. On the territory of the religious building, both matins and vespers and general vigils are held with the participation of the rector of the church, Hegumen Maxim (Ryzhov). Everyone can visit the temple at any timeTrinity of the Life-Giving in Konkovo. The schedule of services can be found on the official website of the Orthodox institution. For the convenience of parishioners, the hours of worship are scheduled two months in advance with a description of what is happening.
Temple Sunday School
Since 1992, the cult institution has been engaged in educational activities. The reason for this was the open Sunday school of the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity. To date, the church in Konkovo has accepted 111 Orthodox believers for training, of which 66 are adults, the remaining 45 are children of various ages.
Classes are held on the territory of secondary school No. 113, with which the temple administration has close relations. The two organizations provide each other with mutual assistance, helping to organize various events, meetings and educational lessons.
There are 14 teachers in Sunday school. Lessons are held on Saturday, from 10 am. The educational course includes both general church subjects and additional creative lessons. Students receive knowledge about the Holy Scriptures, about conducting divine services, liturgy, study the Old Slavonic language, the history of the Orthodox Church. Increased attention is paid to iconography, patrology and church singing.
Sunday school pays great attention to the creative development of students. In particular, during the classes there are lessons in needlework and acting. Students participate inOrthodox performances, perform spiritual singing on major religious holidays.
Temple Social Activities
Takes an active part in the social life of society and the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Konkovo. The parishioners' opinions about the church allow us to talk about the cathedral as one of the main Orthodox institutions in Moscow. In particular, the employees of the cathedral take an active part in the meetings of the clergy, which take place on the territory of the monastery.
Meetings of religious officials are aimed at clarifying the existing social problems on the ground, which may cause a decrease in the number of parishioners in Orthodox churches. In addition, much attention is paid to the prospects for the development of Christian teaching in the Russian Federation.
Another sector that the administration of the temple in Konkovo has chosen for itself concerns helping the children of Donbass. On May 10, the fifth action ended, which was aimed at collecting humanitarian aid to needy residents of the south-east of Ukraine. During the entire existence of the "Small Mite" action, more than 2 tons of food products, essentials, and children's clothing and shoes were donated.
The clergy of the temple in Konkovo pay increased attention to children who find themselves in the orphanage and orphanages. Thanks to active social activities, Orthodox concerts are held every year in Orphanage No. 9, dedicated to major religious holidays: Christmas, Easter, Epiphany.
In 2015, withWith the blessing of Ryzhov, the rector of the parish, the Sunday school students took part in the Easter concert. The artists not only played the Easter scene, but also performed unique Orthodox works, accompanying with guitar, trumpet and violin. The festivities ended with joint round dances of Sunday school students and pupils of Orphanage No. 9, as well as the presentation of sweet gifts.
Where is the Temple of the Life-Giving Trinity, how to get there?
Official address of the Orthodox Church: Moscow, Profsoyuznaya street, 116. You can get to the religious institution both by your own car and by public transport. If the path is laid on your own car, then the easiest way to get from the center of the capital is along Profsoyuznaya Street. If the path is laid from the side of the Moscow Ring Road, then you should drive along Profsoyuznaya Street up to the Belyaevo metro station. After that, it is recommended to turn around and drive 700 meters in the opposite direction and turn right, towards the church.
By public transport, the easiest way to get there is by subway. The metro station "Konkovo" is located 530 meters from the church, the station "Belyayevo" - 650 meters.
Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Konkovo is not just an Orthodox building, but also a unique institution that is active in social activities.
