Residents and guests of the city are recommended to visit the majestic Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod. Here you can see the main attraction - the image of St. Mary, and turn to her for help and support. This article will be devoted to the description of the church and its history.
The Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod is an active shrine where events are held to develop the spiritual life of people.
Description of the building
It is interesting to visit the building of the monastery parish to get acquainted with this monument, which embodied the art of building and national culture.
Here:
- services in progress;
- guided tours;
- professional musicians gather;
- organized a functioning museum where you can get acquainted with the history of the temple;
- there is a beautiful theater.
The building consists of five domes, fourpillars and one apse. Decor created in neo-Byzantine style.
History of Creation
The building is relatively new. The Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod was created in 2010 under the name of the Pochaev Church by the architect A. I. Barannikov.
The current Orthodox Church of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate is located on Yunosti Boulevard under building number 3-B.
The stone building was consecrated in 2012 by Metropolitan John.
The Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod is a building that was created in gratitude for the help of the Virgin. On the day when this icon is venerated, a significant event took place in the liberation of the city from the Germans. It was August 5, 1943.
Icon description
Many miraculous events are connected with the face of the Mother of God depicted on the Pochaev icon. She helped many believers who asked for help and comfort.
For over fifty years, cases of healing, strengthening he alth and giving faith to those who ask.
The icon appeared in Russia thanks to Metropolitan Neophyte, when he came to the Moscow Patriarch. This priest never set off on a journey without a holy image, which he considered blessing on a long journey.
For a warm welcome in Moscow, the hierarch presented the icon to Anna Goyskaya, the hostess with whom he was staying. The icon has been here for three decades. Eyewitnesses spokeabout the wondrous glow that emanated from the holy face.
Soon there was a miracle of enlightenment of Anna's brother. He was blind from birth. And it became clear to the noblewoman that the icon should be given to the temple, where she could help not only her family, but also all sincerely praying Christians. So the face of the Virgin was transferred to the Pochaev Monastery.
Today, there are many reproductions of this sacred canvas. The original is distinguished by a footprint, which is located at the bottom of the icon. This is a symbol of the trace of the Virgin, who became the Queen of Heaven.
The healing power of the image
The icon helps believing Christians:
- heal ailments;
- get rid of evil spirits and addictions;
- strengthen faith and take the path of godliness;
- get rid of sins;
- protect the house from ill-wishers.
In 1664, a case of the resurrection of a child, the son of a landowner, who died, was recorded. But after the prayers of my grandmother in front of the holy face, the next morning I woke up alive.
Visitor information
The schedule of the Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod is provided on the church website. It is indicated that divine services take place every day at 7:30 and 18:00, as well as custom prayers. Timings:
- until morning service - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays;
- parallel to Akathist at 17:00 - on Tuesdays and Thursdays;
- at 16:00 - on Saturdays.
Sundays and public holidays - specialschedule:
- at 6:30 the First Divine Liturgy begins;
- at 9:00 - the beginning of the Second Divine Liturgy;
- from 16:00 - the beginning of the prayer service at the icon.
Memorial services also take place every day after the morning service is over.
The Rector of the Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod is Priest Alexei Taranov.
Final information
Christian faith is full of historical facts confirming the miraculous power of icons. Therefore, as a sign of veneration of the holy faces, Orthodox believers build churches.
The history of the Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod begins in 2010. But over the period of its short existence, this place has become a spiritual haven for the Christians of the city and its guests. The temple is open daily for visiting.
