Andrey the First-Called enjoys special reverence in the southern cities of Russia. It is believed that this is where his missionary work began. In honor of him, many temples were built here at different times. One of them is St. Andrew's Cathedral in Stavropol.
Foundation of the temple
Andreevsky Cathedral in Stavropol was built at the end of the nineteenth century by architect Kuskov. In its place there used to be a temple, but it was a small wooden church. St. Andrew's Cathedral in Stavropol was illuminated in 1897. The walls and ceiling were painted by a well-known icon painter at that time. A gilded iconostasis was installed inside.
Closing the temple
For a little over 30 years divine services were held in St. Andrew's Cathedral. In Stavropol, after the revolution, a large number of churches were closed. The temple built in honor of St. Andrew the First-Called was also closed. Within its walls in the thirties there was an archive depository.
In 1942, Stavropol was occupied by German and Romanian troops. Oddly enough, it was during this period that St. Andrew's Cathedral was reopened. divine servicesresumed thanks to the efforts of Orthodox Romanians. After the liberation of the city, the cathedral was not closed. Its doors are open to Orthodox residents of Stavropol, as well as guests of this sunny city, to this day.
The temple has been completely renovated. Nothing remains of the former decoration. However, after the restoration work, it looks no worse than at the end of the 19th century. The parishioners especially revere the icon “Assuage My Sorrows”, painted in Athos. It contains a particle of the relics of the saint, in whose honor the temple was erected.
The bell tower has recently been built, where a bell weighing three tons is installed. Another one is at the entrance to the temple. The smaller bell was brought from Grozny and installed in memory of the victims of the Chechen war.
Schedule
Andreevsky Cathedral in Stavropol on ordinary days opens at ten in the morning. At this time, the liturgy is performed. At 17:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, evening worship. On Tuesdays - evening with the reading of an akathist. The address of St. Andrew's Cathedral - Stavropol, Dzerzhinsky street, house 157.
Other temples
One of the most famous churches in the city - St. Andrew's Cathedral. In Stavropol there is another temple that has the status of a cathedral. It is worth saying that there are no ancient churches here. The city itself was founded in 1777. In addition, almost all the churches in the thirties were destroyed in Stavropol. St. Andrew's Cathedral did not suffer as much as other temples.
Kazan Cathedral was erected in the middle of the 19th century. Perhaps this is the most beautiful Orthodox church inStavropol. It was built on the highest point in the city. And the height of the building itself is 76 m.
In the thirties of the last century, the Kazan Cathedral was almost completely destroyed. A radio mast was located in the bell tower, then it was used as a parachute tower. In 1943 the temple was blown up. Restoration work began only at the end of the century. Kazan Cathedral is located at Burmistrova street, house 94.
Assumption Church was built in 1849. In the 20th century, the church was closed for 60 years. The service was resumed in 1990. The temple is located at Fadeeva lane, house 1A.
