Old tent churches are a rarity in modern Russia. The reason for this is the ban on tent architecture in the middle of the 17th century by Patriarch Nikon, who issued the relevant decrees. At that time, it was customary to consider models of tent architecture unacceptable for the construction of temples. Preferred traditional domes. The second reason was the massive destruction of temples during the period of dashing Soviet times. The Church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino is a vivid example of tent architecture.
Legacy of the past
Everyone who wants to see a real tented church will be interested to go to the suburbs, where the building of the small tented church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino was miraculously preserved. You can admire this church, even being on the opposite bank of the Moscow River. Where the temple of the Ascension is located in the village of Ostrov.
Religious memo of the past
The Church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino is located on the territory of the then village of Petrovsky. It is spread on the banks of the Moscow River. The settlements of our ancient ancestors here are recorded from the middle of the 1st century BC. e. So say historical sources.
The first written mention of the existence of the village of Petrovsky was noted in 1521. In those days, it was a settlement of small size, where the "Church of Peter and Paul on Musolin Lake" stood.
In this region, rich in natural resources, rich and noble people have always been interested. This region is geographically close to the capital, the palace village of Ostrov, the place of the “royal pilgrimage” of Ugreshi, also called the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery. This provided the village of Petrovsky with the role of the desired object for statesmen.
For many centuries it was considered as a palace property, in particular it was owned by:
- Miloslavsky boyars;
- Naryshkins;
- Demidov nobles;
- Shelaputina merchants;
- Fersanovs;
- Princes Chernyshev and Baryatinsky.
New building
The local merchant Alexander Grigorievich Demidov financed a project to build the Peter and Paul Church in Petrovsky (the village entered Lytkarino later). The new building is located next to the old one.
Bricks were chosen as the main building material, finishing work was carried out with the help of local stone - white Ballovka limestone.
To complete the construction work, the craftsmen arrived from Nizhny Novgorod. The building was erected by fourteen artisans, led by Sergey Petrovich Razhukhin, a stone craftsman.
The obligations of the builders included the construction of a stone church topped with a bell tower, which will be named after Peter and Paul. But due to the circumstances, the completion of the project was postponed until next year.
New century - a new temple
The completion of the temple took place at the beginning of the new century. From the documents you can find out that the temple of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino was completed and consecrated in 1805. The consecration was conducted by His Grace Augustine, Bishop of Dmitrov.
The new church was considered to be summer, since there was no intention of heating stoves in the building. But in the old church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, services were held both in summer and in winter.
Period of destruction
During the war of 1812, destruction and plunder were not spared and the church of Peter and Paul in the city of Lytkarino. He was desecrated by the French. After the war, a new owner appeared in the village - adviser Shelaputin. He lost all the peasants who were taken to other villages by the landowners who bought them. There were very few parishioners.
New era
During the tenure of the village of Elizaveta Nikolaevna Chernysheva - the wife of Prince Chernyshev, who was the Minister of War, a summer church of Peter and Paul was arranged. An extension of the funeral family crypt appeared, for which a basement in the temple was allocated. Almost all representatives of the clan were buried here.
In 1905, for the next 25 years, the beloved and memorable priest of the village of Petrovsky, John Sobolev, became the pastor of the church.
Description of Attraction
Starting from the revolutionary period, as well as throughout the time of the existence of Soviet power, the temple went through difficult times. But he could resist, and at the end of the 20th century the revival of this religious shrine, as well as other churches throughout the country, began.
Inside the temple, surrounded by smooth, deep light silence, magnificent icons are located. The view of the elevated dome of the temple, personifying the Kingdom of Heaven, cannot but arouse admiration.
The magnificent icon of the Virgin Mary deserves special attention. She radiates infinite light and a sea of love.
Overview of the temple
This architectural masterpiece from the outside is a plastered brick wall, built in the style of "mature classicism." This is an elegant double-deck rotunda crowned with a dome, on the western side represented by a small neat refectory and slender three-tiered bell tower. On the high dome of the temple is a simple glaucus.
Schedule of Divine Services
Since 2002, when restoration work was successfully completed thanks to the charitable help of the parishioners, services were resumed in the church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino. The schedule of services is as follows:
- 8:00 - the beginning of the morning Divine Liturgy;
- 16:00 - the beginning of the evening service.
On religious holidays, services in the church of Peter and Paul (Lytkarino) are as follows:
- 7:00 - beginning of the early Divine Liturgy;
- 9:00 - beginning of the late Divine Liturgy;
- 16:00 - the beginning of the evening service with the reading of an akathist.
Welcome!
When visiting the temple, you can fill your soul with the purest and brightest feelings. His story has an inextricable connection with Russian history. He gives faith that tomorrow the temple will be necessarily bright. The country will be reborn spiritually.
There is a calm, peaceful atmosphere, causing great respect for the cultural heritage of the past. A small grain of Russian history, an integral and essential part of it, the church in Lytkarino always cordially opens its doors to parishioners.
To summarize
The Church of Peter and Paul in Lytkarino is a magnificent religious memorial of the past. Today, the spiritual life of this area is concentrated here. The building belongs to the magnificent architectural sights.