Thousands of Orthodox churches have been built and are operating in Russia. The suburbs of Moscow are especially rich in these miraculous buildings, where for many centuries churches were erected to the glory of God. For all connoisseurs of Russian architecture, below are the most amazing and beautiful churches of the Moscow region. By visiting these places, everyone can feel the power and grace of our Lord.
Temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
The Novo-Nikolsky temple was erected at the end of the 17th century in Mozhaisk. Remembering the best temples of the Moscow region, it is impossible not to mention it. The building style is neo-Gothic. Construction continued in the 18th century. Considering Gothic forms, romantic-Gothic elements, one can immediately determine that the builders belonged to Kazakov's school. A temple was erected in the place where the Nikolsky Gates of the Mozhaisk Kremlin were. The hill, where part of the Kremlin wall was located, is quite high, so the building of the temple is visible from the farthest points. During World War II, the building was badly damageddomed rotunda destroyed. Under the Soviet regime, a knitting factory was located in the restored building for a long time, since the mid-80s a historical museum has been operating here. It was only in the 1990s that divine services were resumed in the temple, which are now held regularly. You can get to the temple along the Mozhaisk highway or by train from the Belorussky railway station.
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin is located in Podmoklovo. The cathedral was built in Peter's times. Embodies the style of Western European Baroque. It is located on the high bank of the Oka, built of brick. The double-height rotunda is covered by a high dome, which is completed by a light drum. In the first place in the decor of the church there is a massive stone carving, which was made by very skilled craftsmen. The plane of the pilaster is filled with carvings, as well as the second tier of the relief frieze. The interior of the temple is fully consistent with the style of the exterior. The crepe cornice is supported by pilasters.
If you decide to visit the most wonderful churches in Moscow and the Moscow region, getting to Podmoklovo will not be difficult. From the railway station in Serpukhovo, buses run to this place several times a day. By car, you need to go along the Simferopol highway. The sign "On Lukyanovo" will tell you where to turn.
Temples of the Moscow region. Trinity-Sergius Lavra, Assumption Cathedral
The five-domed Assumption Cathedral was founded in the distant 16th century at the behest of John IV the Terrible in the verycenter of the Lavra. The sovereign himself and his family took part in the laying of the temple. The erection of the Assumption Cathedral was of national importance. Already after the death of Ivan the Terrible, the temple was consecrated, which was attended by the son of the king with his wife. The Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin served as a model for the construction of the temple. The temple being erected resembles the metropolitan image of a five-apse five-domed structure, but its size far exceeds it. The smooth walls of the cathedral are decorated with arcade-columnar belt, which is typical for Vladimir-Suzdal architecture. The interior is striking in its size, saturation of light. Massive pylons hold high cross vaults, extensive window openings radiate powerful light streams. The cathedral was painted in three months by famous masters under the guidance of the skillful icon painter of his time, Dmitry Plekhanov. Tourists visiting the most beautiful temples of the Moscow region put the Assumption Cathedral in one of the first places in terms of grandeur and spiritual power.
Church of Michael the Archangel
The Church of Michael the Archangel is located in the Nikolsko-Arkhangelsk microdistrict of Balashikha. Belongs to the Balashikha vicariate of the Moscow diocese. The building was built of brick in the Moscow baroque style with white accents. The building dates back to the middle of the 18th century. The temple was erected at the request of the great-grandson of Yuri Dolgorukov, Prince Alexander Vladimirovich Dolgorukov, after a wooden church burned down in his estate.
If we consider all the temples of the Moscow region, photos can tell about style, beautythe buildings. But such an amazing story as at the Church of Michael the Archangel, you will not find more. In 1812, the French passed through the Nikolo-Arkhangelsk village, but they did not touch the temple. During the years of Soviet power, the building was also not destroyed, besides this, services did not even stop in it. The ancient prayer icons, all church utensils, all the decoration are preserved in the temple. And all this refers to the time of the building of the walls of the temple.
Znamenskaya Church
The Orthodox Church is located in Dubrovitsy, which is 40 km from the capital. The Church of the Sign, belonging to the 17th century, became famous for its unusual architecture. Made of white limestone, decorated with lush relief. After analyzing all the Orthodox churches of the Moscow region, we can conclude that this building is unlike any other. The four-petalled base passes into a huge pillar, which is crowned not by the usual onion head, but by a patterned crown. It is made of wrought iron and covered with gold leaf.
The village of Dubrovitsy is located at the confluence of the Desna with the Pakhra. It is best to admire the church from a high hill, which offers a wonderful view of the entire neighborhood, including the temple. In the 20th century, like many other temples, the church suffered an unfortunate fate. The Soviets in the 1920s housed a historical museum in this building. In the 1930s the Church of the Sign was closed, and in 1932 the bell tower was blown up. After the war, in 1947, the Institute of Animal Husbandry was placed in this building, as well as its warehouses. Only in 1990 the temple began to be restored andhere Bishop Gregory of Mozhaisk held the first liturgy in 60 years.
Temples of the Moscow region. Assumption Cathedral of the Kashirchka Kremlin
The monumental structure was built in the former Kashira Kremlin in the middle of the 19th century. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1718, and for a long time there were ruins on this site, since all the craftsmen were recalled to build the capital. At the beginning of the 19th century, the construction of a new cathedral began. The construction was carried out at the expense of local philanthropists. The Empire style was chosen for the temple. A hitherto unknown architect chose the impressive building elements. A single array of the structure is completed by a majestic five-domed structure, which has a light domed rotunda, which contrasts with small closed side drums. The side facades of the temple are equipped with six-columned Tuscan porticos. Wall decoration - heavy Doric cornices and light rustication. The ensemble is complemented by a massive three-tiered bell tower.
