Blessed Xenia of Petersburg is one of the favorite saints of the Russian people and the Orthodox world. Saint Xenia lived in the XVIII-XIX centuries. Petersburg and was a simple parishioner. The sudden death of her husband caused Xenia a strong mental shock. She gave away all her property, changed into her husband's clothes and looked like a holy fool in public. She preached repentance, but at the same time she secretly prayed and did charity work. Ksenia took upon herself the most difficult Christian feat - the feat of foolishness.
The Orthodox prayed to Blessed Xenia and received healing and help in need. In the name of the saint, many churches were built in the cities of Russia. One of the striking examples is the church of Xenia of Petersburg built in Voronezh. After her death, she was canonized.
History of creation and architecture
During the Great Patriotic War on the outskirts of Voronezh there were fierce battles. Many fighters died a heroic death for the Fatherland and "for their friends." After the end of the war, the city was restored, one of the streets wasnamed after Marshal Georgy Zhukov. On this sacrificial site in 1995, the foundation of the church of Xenia of Petersburg was laid. Voronezh gathered strength for a long time, and construction was continued in 2000.
The church was completed in 2012. The Temple of Xenia of Petersburg in Voronezh has become one of the symbols of the city. He became his decoration, spiritual center and won the love of the inhabitants of the city.
On Marshal Zhukov Street, not far from the temple, there is a small cozy park with rides, a playground and parking. A sculptural image of Xenia of Petersburg has been installed in the park.
City residents like to gather in the park with children for recreation and entertainment. In addition, the park area near the temple is used to organize mass church events, Easter and Christmas holidays, and religious processions.
The Voronezh Church of Xenia of Petersburg was built in the Old Russian style, according to the project of Logvinov A. B. on a land plot of 1 hectare. The base has a traditional ship shape for temples. According to the project, the stone temple is planned to be two-story and nine-domed, without a bell tower. Two belfries are located in small domes. The height of the temple reaches 30 meters.
The temple consists of aisles: Nikolsky - on the lower floor, Vladimir and Pochaevsky - on the top floor.
Pilgrimage trips to the church of Xenia of Petersburg in Voronezh. Worship Schedule
Pilgrimages can beexercise both privately and in an organized group. At any church in Russia, or in the church diocese, there are pilgrimage departments in which you can find out the schedules of pilgrimage trips. Participation in such a trip will be beneficial for a person spiritually.
Every year there is a procession to the Saint of Zadonsk from Voronezh to Zadonsk, which necessarily takes place with a pilgrimage visit to the church of Xenia of Petersburg. Anyone can join the procession from 20 to 26 August annually. Appropriate equipment is required to participate in the event:
- The backpack is big.
- Tent double.
- Travel mat.
- Small backpack.
- Travel kit.
- Dry rations.
- Water flask.
For the pilgrimage, you should study the schedule of services in the church in the name of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg in advance.
Main Church Services:
- Divine liturgies with prayers and memorial services are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8-00.
- Vespers, all-night vigils are held on Fridays from 16-30 and on Saturdays from 17-00.
Confession is held at evening services.
On Thursdays from 9-00 an akathist to St. Xenia of Petersburg is read. On ordinary days, excluding Thursdays, prayer services and requiem services are held from 9:00 am. On Fridays, trebs are held from 16-00. This timetable is subject to change and should be clarified before the pilgrimage trip. In general, the temple can be visited daily, from 6 am to 6 pm.
Bpilgrimages should take into account that the patronal feasts of the temple are February 6 and June 6.
Location of the Church of St. Xenia of Petersburg in Voronezh
The Voronezh Church of Xenia of Petersburg is located on Marshal Zhukov Street, 15 A.
Clarify information about the schedule of services on the official website of the temple, as well as get a lot of interesting information about church life and the temple, its architecture, history.
