To the north of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra there is a temple of Peter and Paul, amazing in its architectural decision. Sergiev Posad has become a place where thousands of believers flock. Here they seek peace and answers to eternal questions.
Schedule of Divine Services
The Church of Peter and Paul in Sergiev Posad is open to believers every day. Services are held here seven days a week. The liturgy begins at 7:40, and evening service at 17:00. The sacrament of unction is held daily at 12:00.
The peculiarity of the Peter and Paul Church in Sergiev Posad is that weekly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, excluding the great holidays, Archimandrite German performs the rite of expelling evil spirits. Possessed by demons are brought here from all over the country. Registration for this event is made in advance.
Temple Address
Any person from any end of the world can look into the monastery of saints. The temple is open to all and is located at: Sergiev Posad, street 1 of the Shock Army.
History reference
In 1608, the combined Polish-Lithuanian army attacked the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The siege lasted a long time, but the walls of the monastery withstood the onslaught of enemies. On the site of the current church of Peter and Paul was Konyushennaya Sloboda, on the site of which there were repeatedly fierce battles. According to chroniclers, "the land in this place is irrigated with blood, like raindrops." In memory of the courage of the defenders of the fortress, a small Ascension Church, built of wood, was consecrated.
By 1820 the building was dilapidated, it was demolished and the brick church of Peter and Paul (Sergiev Posad) was erected. It was built in the style of classicism, which strikingly distinguished the new church from other monastery buildings. At the same time, the layout and plan of the original temple was preserved. Only new aisles appeared on the southern and northern sides.
In the construction of the renovated Church of Peter and Paul in Sergiev Posad, a peasant from Kokuev G.A. took an active part Lobov, about which there are records in the church archives.
By the end of the 19th century, the parish numbered 185 yards. In the early years of the 20th century, the temple was restored, and a bell tower was erected next to it. But the impending revolution changed the fate of the church dramatically. In 1939, despite the exhortations of the parishioners, which according to official figures was 592 people, it was closed, and a few years later the bell tower was blown up. Part of the buildings was dismantled and put into operation for the needs of the city, including the construction of the market.
It is also known about this unique place that in 1920, hieromonk Alexy lived nearby, after the closure of the Zosimov desert. It was this holy man who was entrusted with drawing lots, which predetermined the fate of Metropolitan Tikhon.
Only in 1990, a fairly dilapidated temple without domes, crosses and church utensils was returned to the church. Now it has been restored and services are being held there again, prayers are offered and chants are sung.
Cultural heritage
The Peter and Paul Church in Sergiev Posad is the only architectural monument in the city that dates back to the era of classicism, erected in the 19th century. Unfortunately, after the restoration, plastic doors were installed that did not fit into the historical look.
Initially, the temple had an important city-forming role, because for most residents of the settlement it was a house church, where all the most important church sacraments were held.
Today, the temple of Peter and Paul is again the center of attraction for believers. It is open to parishioners every day.