The temples of Pskov are the richest heritage of several eras, which can be explored and considered indefinitely, constantly finding new and new features. This article is devoted to an overview and description of several churches.
Sightseeing tour
Temples of Pskov are open for visits and research. Among them are the following buildings:
- temple in honor of Nicholas the Wonderworker, located in the Usokhi area;
- Baptist Church;
- Pskov Church and St. Nicholas Church at the Pskov-Caves Monastery;
- Church of Varlaam Khutynsky, located in the Zvanitsa area;
- Church of Christ's Resurrection;
- Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel;
- Temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker from the Stone fence;
- Assumption Cathedral at the Pskov-Caves Monastery;
- Annunciation Church and St. Michael's Cathedral;
- Temple of the Lord's Ascension;
- Trinity Cathedral;
- Church of the Lord's Epiphany in Zapskovye;
- Church of George the Victorious on Vzvoz.
And this is not a complete list of churches in Pskov, which are of interest not only to believers, but also to researchers. We offer a descriptionsome of them.
Church of Alexander Nevsky in Pskov
This church has an interesting and sad story that begins with its speedy construction. This temple of Pskov was erected in just fourteen months. The rite of illumination took place at the beginning of the 20th century. This time became a period of destruction, when many shrines were lost forever. The church was no exception and suffered greatly. Its restoration began only in the 21st century.
Today, work is being done in the church to educate the population, military personnel are brought up, who are instilled with love for the motherland. Also here they are engaged in the publishing of periodicals, there is a rich library, which Archpriest Oleg began to collect. There are records on which the chants of Moscow and St. Petersburg choirs have been preserved.
Relics
In this temple in Pskov, you can get acquainted with the rarest shrines, rarities that are stored in it. Among the collections, the book of the Old Testament, owned by Tsar Nicholas II, should be noted separately. On the pages of this edition, the notes of the emperor have been preserved. A cassock is kept here, the owner of which was John of Kronstadt. A goddess was brought from St. Petersburg, you can also find images of the Virgin Mary, Christ, the Kazan Mother of God. Also among the exhibits are many more sacred items.
The museum collection of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Pskov contains specimens of not only ancient and recognized shrines, but also examplesmodern genre art. Here are exhibited drawings that are made by the hands of children attending Sunday school at the temple. The collection was supplemented by contemporary icon painters and pilgrims.
Pskov-Caves Monastery
One of the most famous and largest monasteries in Russia with a rich history dating back centuries. Its name is associated with the caves, which are called "God-built", that is, created by God. This is a complex of unique buildings, one of which is located in a cave.
Temples of the Pskov Caves Monastery:
- Assumption Cave (Pokrovskaya) Church - is the first monastery church created by Jonah. It was consecrated in 1473. This building can only be seen from the outside. All other details of the building go down into underground caves.
- Michaelovsky Cathedral is the largest building on the territory of the monastery, its height reaches 32 meters. Years of construction - 1815-1827. The temple in the style of classicism was erected in honor of the liberation of the city from Napoleon.
- Church of St. Nicholas the Goalkeeper, built in 1564. Probably, the gate church for some period of time served as the entrance to the monastery - the holy gates.
- The Sretenskaya Church is a pseudo-Russian temple built in 1541 and rebuilt in 1870.
In addition, on the territory of the monastery there are:
- The large belfry is the main belfry of the monastery, built of stone. Its construction began in 1523. It is one of the largest structures of this type.
- Sacristy, or the Great Treasury. It contains precious icon frames, vestments, shrouds, crosses and utensils made of gold and silver, gifts made to the monastery by kings and emperors, chasubles.
- Holy springs. There are two in the monastery. One is named after Cornelius (martyr). The second source (artesian) is also known as Life-Giving and is named after the icon of the Mother of God. A six-sided chapel was erected over it in 1911.
Summarize
Pskov is famous for its temples. It is these shrines that can be visited by visitors who wish to take a closer look at the sights of the ancient city. The building of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral houses a collection of books and historical memos. In this church, you can leave a donation, which will be given to the soldiers.
The temples of the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery are several buildings, each of which is distinguished by its expressive features. In these churches, the history of the country is collected, clearly reflecting the periods of prosperity and persecution of the Orthodox faith. Today, these religious monuments of the past are being restored and maintained in the proper form.
