The central church of Orthodoxy in Russia is the church in honor of Christ the Savior. The current temple has risen from the past. In the 19th century, it was erected in memory of the dead Russian soldiers, who proved their love for the Fatherland and commitment to their faith by their feat. The names of Russian officers who gave their lives in the war of 1812 were imprinted on the walls of the church. However, in 1931 the temple was destroyed. Work on its reconstruction began only at the end of the twentieth century. The Church, like our Savior Jesus Christ, suffered a series of humiliations when it was blown up to stone chips. For a year and a half, they dismantled the wreckage, planning to build the House of Soviets. As a result, the Moskva pool was built on the site of the pit in 1958.
Cultural Center of Orthodoxy
The main church of Orthodox Russia has risen! Today it amazes visitors with its splendor. Shining in its grandeur, the temple reminds us of the Divine world and that any evil is not eternal. The new temple was built according to the surviving drawings of the first. In projection, the building is an equilateral cross. Style - Russian-Byzantine.
The modern temple combines three parts. Above is the main church. Below is the Church of the Transfiguration. The third part is the stylobate, which includes: the hall of church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, museum chambers and a room intended for the Council of the Church. There are also dining rooms and various service rooms.
Appointment of the hall
Most visitors and residents of the capital consider it a must to visit this famous religious building. Particular attention deserves the hall of church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the purpose of which is spiritual and secular meetings that fall under the permission of the Patriarch. Eminent artists, orchestras, choirs and ensembles had the honor to perform here. Frequent guests here are children who come to various festivals and the Christmas tree.
In terms of capacity, the hall of church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is designed for one thousand two hundred and fifty people. It hosts various concerts and festivals of classical, sacred music, children's holidays and church conventions. The splendor of design and landscaping, combined with excellent technology, make this room prestigious for performances by artists and ensembles of the highest level. It is decorated with frescoes and Florentine mosaics. The style is fully consistent with the tradition of Orthodoxy. The well-thought-out scheme of the hall of church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior makes it very convenient to sit in any part of it.
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Entering the hall of church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, attention will stop at its center, which depicts Pentecost, an event from the New Testament. This is the day when the apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, went to bring the Gospel to the world. On the sides are mosaics of earthly and heavenly cities, and four columns are decorated with faces of saints, Russian soldiers and prophets.
In addition to the hall itself, its foyer deserves special attention. It is also a magnificently decorated room with an amazing winter garden, sculptures, waterfalls and rare plants. The royal hall of the church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the photo of which is located above, is one of the cultural centers of the capital.
The temple is located in the center of the city, near the Kropotkinskaya station. The domes of the church majestically rise above this area of Moscow, rushing their tops into the sky. It seems that they just want to call on the soul of every person passing by to respond to the call of the Creator of Earth and Heaven. Entering the majestic building, you feel yourself before the throne of God himself. Having visited a church service at least once, the soul will again and again be drawn to everything bright and beautiful.
