This beautiful, majestic building is located directly at the entrance to the city, on the left side of Telman Street. The building of the temple of Alexander Nevsky in Baranovichi was erected relatively recently, at the end of the last century. According to reviews, the building delights residents and guests of the city with its beauty.
Description
The Alexander Nevsky Temple in Baranovichi was built in 1998. Previously, the church of the same name already stood at this place in the city, which was demolished after the war during the redevelopment of the city. The building has two aisles - lower and upper. The church itself, the gate bell tower and the sanctuary chapel, made in the classical Orthodox style, invariably arouse the admiration of believers. For the convenience of parishioners, a website has been specially created that provides all the necessary information about the events taking place here, the opening hours and schedule of services at the Alexander Nevsky Church (Baranovichi), etc.
Anniversary
In September 2018, in the church of Alexander Nevsky in Baranovichi, believers celebrated the patronalfeast of the transfer of the relics of Alexander Nevsky. In addition, the twentieth anniversary of the temple was also celebrated on this day. The Divine Liturgy was served by Archbishop Stefan of Pinsk and Luninets, co-served by the clergy of the Baranovichi Deanery. Upon graduation, the believers were offered a festive concert by the clergy choir led by N. Gankov at the city House of Culture.
History
The Temple of Alexander Nevsky (Baranovichi) is a monumental building, which is one of the best decorations of the city, invariably attracting the attention of tourists.
The consecration of the church took place in 1998. The cemetery church, which was previously located here, built in honor of Prince Alexander Nevsky, was destroyed at the end of the Great Patriotic War during the redevelopment of the city. In 1992, the parish community was reorganized. The first rector of the temple (as well as the initiator of its construction) was Archpriest Alexander Dzichkovsky. The project was developed by the Honored Architect of Belarus Leonid Makarevich.
Construction began in 1993, in the summer of 1995 the consecration of the lower church, erected in honor of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk, took place. In 1998, the upper church, named after St. Alexander Nevsky, was consecrated. In 2000, a parish house was built here, and in 2003, a water-blessed chapel. In 2011, the construction of the gate bell tower was completed.
Today
Currently, the church is actively engaged in charitable andmissionary activity. The sisterhood of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk and the brotherhood of St. Alexander Nevsky operate at the temple. The parish of the church conducts an active religious activity: classes for adults and children are held in the Sunday school functioning here, circles of theatrical art and church singing work. In the summer, parishioners organize children's recreation in country camps. The rector of the temple today is Archpriest Vitaly Lozovsky.
About the heavenly patrons of the parish
The throne of the upper church was consecrated in honor of Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky, the lower one is dedicated to St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk.
Legendary Prince Alexander Nevsky, revered as the patron saint of the military, is one of the most beloved and popular Christian saints. From the school history course, many people know about the victories of the prince in the battle on Lake Peipsi over the Teutonic Knights and the Swedes. During the Great Patriotic War, they prayed to the saint, asking for protection for loved ones.
Reverend Euphrosyne of Polotsk, a princess of Polotsk by origin, is revered as the first woman in Russia, canonized as a saint for her spiritual service and educational activities.
About the location of the temple: how to get there
Address of the church: Telman street, 108, Baranovichi district, Baranovichi, Brest region. For convenient travel, experts recommend using GPS coordinates: 53.128808, 26.075817.
Church of Alexander Nevsky (Baranovichi): schedule of services, useful information
Church opening hours:
- on Monday -Saturday: 08:00 to 16:00;
- Sunday: from 06:00 to 20:00.
Services in the Church of Alexander Nevsky in Baranavichy (the schedule presented on the website introduces the plan of events for the period of the current week):
- Sunday, 2019-27-01 (Commemoration of the Feast of the Epiphany): 8:00 am – Confession; 9:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy begins; 17:00 - Evening Service time.
- Monday, 2019-28-01. (Day of Saints Aul and John, Prochorus and Gabriel): 8:30 - confession; 9:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy begins; 5:00 p.m. - Evening Service.
- Tuesday, 2019-29-01 (Adoration of the honest chains of the Apostle Peter, in memory of the righteous Maxim): 8:00 - confession time; 9:00 am - Divine Liturgy; 4:00 p.m. – Akathist to St. Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky; 5:00 p.m. - Polyele service.
- Wednesday, 2019-30-01. (Lenten Day, Venerating St. Anthony the Great): 8:30 am – Confession 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy begins; 17:00 - the time of the polyeleo service; 19:00 - holding an akathist for help in good deeds to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
- Thursday, 2019-31-01. (Day of Saints Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandrovsky; Saints Cyril and Mary): 8:30 - beginning of confession; 9:00 am - Divine Liturgy; 16:00 - holding an akathist in front of the icon of the Bethlehem babies (for those who committed the sin of abortion); 5:00 p.m. - Polyele service.
- Friday, 02/1/2019. (Lenten day, worship of St. Macarius the Great; St. MarkEphesus; blzh. Theodore; Rev. Savva Storozhevsky): 8:30 - confession; 9:00 a.m. - start of Divine Liturgy; 16:00 - Akathist to St. Simeon of Verkhotursky; 5:00 p.m. - Polyele service.
- Saturday, 2/2/2019. (Feast of St. Euthymius the Great; Martyrs Eusebius, Vassus, Martyrs Inna, Rimma and Pinna): 8:00 am - confession time; 9:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy begins; 15:00 - holding a prayer service for the healing of those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction; 17:00 – All-night vigil begins.
- Sunday, 02/3/2019 (Memorial Day of St. Maxim the Confessor.; St. Maxim the Greek; Martyr Agnia. Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy" and "Consolation"): 8:00 - confession; 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 5:00 p.m. – Evening Service begins.
The doors of the temple are always hospitably open to meet guests who wish to take part in worship services or inspect the interior of the building.
