The name of St. Sergius of Radonezh is especially revered not only in Orthodox Russia, but also in far-abroad countries. This is indicated by the facts of the construction of temples in honor of the saint. Twenty-two of them were erected abroad. And in Russia there are about seven hundred of them registered (and these are only active ones). Especially many churches, chapels, temples were built in those places where, according to legend, the elder himself visited. Such is the temple of Sergius of Radonezh in Businovo and in Krapivniki.
History of the construction of the church in Krapivniki
The Temple of Sergius of Radonezh in Krapivniki has been mentioned in literature since 1591. His buildings can rightly be called one of the oldest, which are located on the territory of modern Moscow.
In 1938, by decree of the Bolsheviks, divine services in the church were banned. The building has fallen into disrepair. Only in 1991, the throne of St. Sergius of Radonezh was consecrated by Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia, and services resumed.
Today, within the walls of the temple are the three most revered shrines by believers. This is an icon of St. Sergius of RadonezhWonderworker with particles of relics. The seventeenth century is the time of the creation of the image. Another shrine of the temple, the Cross of Patriarch Nikon, dates back to the same time. Theodorovskiy icon of the Mother of God was created in the eighteenth century. The icon attracts a large number of believers and takes its rightful place in the church.
Historical information about the temple in Businovo
The Temple of Sergius of Radonezh in Businovo has a rich history. Folk legends and reliable historical information agree that Sergius of Radonezh himself indicated the place of construction of the temple. During the journey from his monastery to Moscow, he stopped to rest in Businovo and gave his blessing for the construction of a church in this village. The mention of the temple dates back to 1584. It was built in honor of George the Victorious. In 1623, due to its dilapidation, the wooden church was dismantled by the villagers.
In 1643, on their own initiative, a new wooden church in honor of Sergius of Radonezh was erected in the same place. For a long time of its existence, it was rebuilt several times, changing its appearance. In 1859, the temple of Sergius of Radonezh in Businovo was built of stone.
Hard times
With the victory of the Great October Revolution and the coming to power of the Bolsheviks, the Orthodox Church began the most difficult times in its history. Temple ministers and parishioners were subjected to severe repression, churches were closed and destroyed. The temple of Sergius of Radonezh in Businovo did not escape a similar fate.
From 1937 to 1990 the building of the churchbelonged to the state. During this time, most of the buildings were dismantled, the rest were adapted for industrial workshops. For several years the religious building was ownerless. Repeatedly there were requests from believers for the restoration of the temple. But each time the parishioners were refused.
Service in the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh
Only in 1990, restoration work began, led by the Orthodox community. Parish life began to revive. In 1991, on July 18, the Solemn Liturgy was celebrated in the church. From that day on, for more than twenty years, worship in the church has been held regularly.
Parishioners have the opportunity to attend the service in the morning and in the evening. On special days, all-night vigils are also performed.
The schedule of services, as well as the names of the priests who conduct them, are well known to the parishioners. The Church tries to talk about its activities in direct communication with believers, as well as through the media, the Internet.
