Temple of Spyridon Trimifuntsky. The parish in Nagatinskiy Zaton is a community where love for God and neighbor reigns

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The temple, consecrated in honor of the great Saint Spyridon Trimifuntsky, was built relatively recently, but already endowed with its own little history and attracts a large number of regular parishioners under its arches. It has a temple of Spiridon of Trimifuntsky parish in Nagatinsky Zaton of Moscow and is included in the Danilovsky deanery.

The territory of the temple complex and the exterior decoration

In November 2011, a small church located on the territory of the complex was consecrated, and later the walls of a large stone church were built. It should be noted that the place for construction was not chosen by chance, before this space was occupied by the ancient temple of the same name, which was destroyed by the Bolsheviks in the Soviet years.

The Church of Spyridon of Trimifuntsky parish in Nagatinskiy Zaton maintains a Sunday school, where children are taught the basics of the Orthodox faith: the Law of God, the history of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Church Slavonic language and choral singing.

It is noteworthy that a unique cross, made especially for this church, crowned the church of St. Spyridon of Trimifuntsky. The parish in Nagatinskoye Zaton, together with the rector, decided to install such an exceptional cross, but the very idea of \u200b\u200bmaking belonged to the rector - Father Michael (Shmanov). The height of the cross is 4.5 meters, in addition, it is decorated with splashes of colored glass, which shine very beautifully in the dark. The priest suggested in this way to combine modern technologies and traditional canons of architecture.

About the heavenly patron of the temple

From the life of St. Spyridon it is known that this saint despised earthly goods, was not acquisitive, but loving and willingly helped people, including money. Moreover, having no we alth himself, the saint once turned a snake into gold and gave it to help a beggar.

The miracle worker Spyridon of Trimifuntsky, the great pillar of Orthodoxy, whose relics now rest on the island of Corfu in Greece, helps all those in need, regardless of where they are. And even here in Russia there is a fraction of his love - the temple of Spyridon of Trimifuntsky. The parish in Nagatinsky Zaton is famous for the fact that believers here receive quick responses to their prayers, deliverance from illnesses and assuagement of sorrows. The church also houses a piece of the saint's relics and a piece of his slipper.

Services in the Church of St. Spyridon

Believers can inany day to visit the Temple of Spyridon of Trimifuntsky. The parish in Nagatinskiy Zaton, whose schedule of worship differs on weekdays and public holidays, is open Monday through Friday from half past ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. On Sundays and holidays, the church receives parishioners from 6:30 to 15:00, and on Saturday until 20:00.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, you can light candles, order rites, venerate shrines or pray alone before the icons - anyone can visit the church of Spyridon Trimifuntsky parish in Nagatinsky Zaton. How to get to the temple:

1. Bus number 724 departs daily towards Nagatinskiy Zaton. You need to get off at the stop "Sudostroitelnaya street - 48".

2. Or you can take any tram (No. 35, 47) to the Nagatino stop (terminal), then you have to walk along Sudostroitelnaya Street towards Nagatinskaya Embankment.