The Temple of Seraphim of Sarov is one of the newest temples in Anapa. During the time of persecution of the church, the only Onufriy temple was closed by the authorities. It was difficult for believers to accept the loss of the church, and they began to collect donations. With the money raised, a house was purchased, and Onufrius the Great Church was built in it. It was the only church in Anapa. In 1991, the Russian Orthodox Church returned the temple of Onufry, and it was renamed in honor of Seraphim of Sarov.
Temple decoration
In 2005, the construction of a large temple began, which was collected by the whole world. In 2014, the temple was consecrated and the first divine service was performed at Christmas. From this moment the temple leads an active liturgical life. The temple of Seraphim of Sarov (Anapa) is a small complex with a cozy courtyard.
A home-made bell tower and a courtyard are surrounded by greenery. A self-made icon of St. Seraphim greets parishioners from the branches of a young spruce. The atmosphere of the temple is so warm and cozy that it envelops with care from the threshold. In the courtyard of the church there is its own bakery, where delicious rye bread with raisins and pies are baked.
Inside the temple there is a rich iconostasis - all the walls are decorated with icons in gold and wood. The low ceiling is made in the shape of a four-pointed star. There is no gold anywhere else - only on the domes. The modest decoration of the temple symbolizes the life of Seraphim of Sarov. At the festival "Architecture" the temple was awarded and awarded the prize "Architectural Harmony".
Mug work
The temple of Seraphim of Sarov (Anapa) begins the work of circles, where you can learn woodcarving and pottery. Craftsmen will teach the basic principles of working with natural materials. They will tell about the property of wood and clay. Masters supply the playground at the temple with interesting and funny crafts.
A school for young mothers is working in the church. A pediatrician talks about breastfeeding and the introduction of complementary foods. Master classes are held on sewing and culinary, the basics of economics. A unique opportunity to consult a doctor, have a good time and learn how to sew and cook.
Temple library
The church runs the Orthodox Library of St. Cyril and Methodius. In addition to books, the library offers parishioners poetic and musical evenings. The temple of Seraphim of Sarov (Anapa) invites you to themed Christian evenings. Arranges meetings with authors and composers, book presentations.
Charity service
At the temple, the construction of the House of Mercy was completed, which implements two projects:
- boarding house for weak citizens;
- help for mothers and children who find themselves in a difficult life situation.
The center helps pregnant women, starting with medical and legal support and up to the settlement in the center for the time of solving the housing and material problems. Helps home sick and lonely people. The temple of Serafim Sarovsky (Anapa) distributes clothes, shoes, school supplies to low-income and large families (Caritas warehouse).
Those in need are offered conversations with a psychologist, a priest, paramedics, and legal advice. The refectory functions to distribute hot meals to all who come.
Youth Association
At the church there is a youth Orthodox organization "Circle". Youth takes an active part in all church projects. He organizes trips to memorable places and trips with songs to the guitar around the fire, holds sports and creative contests, meetings with missionaries and parishioners from different cities. "Circle" invites everyone on hikes, meetings, competitions.
Sunday School
The Temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov in Anapa is a creative and spiritual center for children. Since 2000, a Sunday school has been opened. Currently, about 300 children are enrolled in the school, and 30 teachers work. For younger students of the school, training takes place in a playful way, with bright and colorful coloring and pictures. For adults, there are textbooks, anthologies and workbooks.
In summer, Sunday school students go to Orthodox camps to rest, where an interesting program awaits them. There is a school camp in which children are from 9:00 to 15:00. Pupils of the school prepare poems, songs, scenes for all church holidays.
The school has a theater studio "Skaz", the choreographic collective "Russian Traditions" and the chorus "Raspev". Children's groups perform before the townspeople at all holidays, all Anapa knows and loves them. The temple of Seraphim of Sarov (photo below) devotes a lot of time to children, on the territory of the temple there is a "Children's Town". Recently, a beautiful hut appeared on the site, and a wooden horse made of larch adorns it.
Contacts
The temple is open every day from 8:00 to 20:00.
The city of Anapa. Temple of Seraphim of Sarov.
Address: st. Grebenskaya, 82.
Phone: +7 (86133) -4-52-13.