In 2010, a new attraction appeared in Pyatigorsk. This is a wooden temple of the Three Saints.
A few words should be said about the city itself: it is located at the foot of Mount Mashuk, which rises above the city from the east. The Beshtau mountain range is visible in the distance to the north. Literally translated, this means “five mountains.”
Hence the name - Pyatigorsk.
The Temple of the Three Hierarchs began to be built in 2009, it was built quite quickly. The very next year, in September 2010, construction was completed.
The rite of consecration was performed on November 26, 2011.
Besides this temple, there are eleven more Orthodox churches in the city.
The temple was consecrated in the name of the saints most revered by Christians of all denominations: Basil the Great, St. John (Chrysostom) and Gregory the Theologian.
Under the jurisdiction of the Pyatigorsk and Circassian Diocese.
Three Teachers of the Church
Basil the Great lived infourth century (330-379), was an archbishop in Cappadocia of Caesarea, always lived modestly and temperately, at one time he was a monk. His services to the church are the fight against heresy and theological works.
Gregory the Theologian (325-389) - Archbishop of Constantinople. He is known for his piety and asceticism. Received the big name of the theologian after reading the sermon "Five Words on Theology".
St. John (Chrysostom), years of life: 347 - 407. In 386 he was ordained a priest in Antioch. After the death of the Patriarch of Constantinople in 397, he was promoted to archbishop in Constantinople. Wrote many theological books. Known as an eloquent preacher and interpreter of the Bible. He was an example of godliness and temperance.
Temple building and architecture
Coincidentally, on the day of the grand opening of the construction of the Church of the Three Hierarchs, Pyatigorsk celebrated City Day.
The temple was entirely built from logs brought from the city of Kirov, and built within a year.
Today it is unique in architecture and the largest wooden temple in the entire region of Transcaucasia.
The building outside and inside is decorated in the Russian style of log temples of the thirteenth century.
The yard is tiled, everything is clean and tidy. Flowers planted on site.
The interior decoration, including the design of the iconostasis, is made in the style of Russian wooden architecture.
In 2012, four miraculousicons of the Mother of God.
There is a large crucifix at the entrance under the small cupola.
In a room under a large tent, where the Liturgy and other services are performed: weddings, baptisms, funerals for the dead. A large number of icons of the Mother of God attracts attention.
Matrona of Moscow
Another shrine is kept in the temple. This is a piece of the holy relics of the blessed Matrona brought from Moscow.
Matrona of Moscow (1881-22-11 - 05/2/1952) was blind from birth. She was an extraordinary child. Even as a child, she discovered the gift of foresight.
During her lifetime, Matrona gave many predictions that came true. Through her prayers, many people received healing.
Matrona led a righteous, prayerful way of life. Believers always went to her for advice and for spiritual, prayerful help.
She is said to have predicted her death three days in advance. Before her death, she said: "Come to me and ask for help, like a living one." Matrona of Moscow was buried at the Danilovsky cemetery.
In 1998, the ashes of the Matrona of Moscow were transferred to the Intercession Monastery, and in 1999 the Church canonized her as a saint.
Pilgrims and tourists
The Church of the Three Saints in Pyatigorsk attracts the attention of believers and ordinary laity.
Believing Orthodox Christians are going to bow to the holy icons of the Mother of God and the Holy Blessed Matrona.
Tourists visiting are curious to look at the architecture of the temple.
Therefore, visitors often ask where the Temple of the ThreeSaints in Pyatigorsk.
How to find the temple?
From the railway station or bus station to the place you can take bus number 5. Get off at the bus stop "School number 23".
Using this transport, you can easily find the Temple of the Three Saints.
Address: Pyatigorsk, st. Yasnaya, 24b.
