Thousands of Orthodox churches have been built and operate in Russia. Particularly rich in these wonderful buildings is the Moscow Region, where for many centuries churches were erected in the glory of God. For all lovers of Russian architecture, the most amazing and beautiful temples of the Moscow Region are presented below. By visiting these places, everyone can feel the power and grace of our Lord.
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
The Novo-Nikolsky church was erected at the end of the 17th century in Mozhaisk. Remembering the best temples of the Moscow region, one can not help but mention it. Neo-Gothic style of construction. They continued construction in the XVIII century. Considering the Gothic forms, romantic-Gothic elements, you can immediately determine that the builders belonged to the school of Kazakov. A temple was erected in the place where the Nikolsky Gate of the Mozhaisk Kremlin was. The hill where the part of the Kremlin wall was located is quite high, so the temple building is visible from the farthest points. During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged, the dome rotunda was destroyed. Under Soviet rule, a knitwear factory was located in the restored building for a long time, and a historical museum has been operating here since the mid-80s. Only in the 90s, divine services resumed in the church, which are now held regularly. You can get to the temple by Mozhaisk highway, or by train from the Belorussky station.
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin is located in Podmoklovo. The cathedral was built in Peter's times. Embodies the style of Western European Baroque. Located on the high bank of the Oka River, built of brick. The double-rotunda is blocked by a high dome, which completes the light drum. In the first place in the decor of the church there is a massive stone carving, made by very skilled craftsmen. The threaded plane of the pilaster, as well as the second tier of the relief frieze. The interior of the temple is fully consistent with the style of the appearance. Pilasters carry a crepe cornice.
If you decide to visit the most wonderful temples in Moscow and Moscow region, getting to Podmoklovo will not be difficult. Buses run from the railway station in Serpukhovo several times a day to this place. You need to go by car along Simferopol highway. The pointer to Lukyanovo will tell you where to turn off.
Temples of Moscow Region. Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Assumption Cathedral
The five-domed Assumption Cathedral was founded in the distant XVI century at the behest of John IV the Terrible in the very center of the Lavra. The sovereign himself and his family took part in the laying of the temple. The exaltation of the Assumption Cathedral was of national importance. After the death of John the Terrible, the church was consecrated, attended by the king’s son and his wife. An example of the construction of the temple was the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin. The erected temple resembles the metropolitan image of the five-apse five-domed structure, but its size far exceeds it. The smooth walls of the cathedral are decorated with an arcature-columnar belt, this is characteristic of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture. The interior is striking in its size, the saturation of light. Massive pylons hold high cross arches, extensive window openings emit powerful light fluxes. The cathedral was painted in three months by famous masters under the guidance of the skillful icon painter of his time Dmitry Plekhanov. Tourists visiting the most beautiful temples of the Moscow region put the Assumption Cathedral in one of the first places in terms of grandeur and spiritual power.
Church of St. Michael the Archangel
The Church of St. Michael the Archangel is located in the Nikolsko-Arkhangelsk microdistrict of Balashikha. Belongs to the Balashikha Vicaria of the Moscow Diocese. The building is made of brick in the Moscow Baroque style with white accents. The construction dates back to the middle of the 18th century. The temple was erected at the request of the great-grandson of Yuri Dolgorukov - Prince Alexander Vladimirovich Dolgorukov after a wooden church was burned in his estate.
If we consider all the churches of the Moscow region, photos can tell about the style and beauty of the building. But such an amazing story as that of the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, you will not find more. In 1812, the French passed through the Nikolo-Arkhangelsk village, but they did not touch the temple. During the years of Soviet power, the building was also not destroyed, except for this, services in it did not even stop. The ancient prayed icons, all church utensils, all decoration are preserved in the temple. And all this dates back to the erection of the walls of the temple.
Znamenskaya church
The Orthodox Church is located in Dubrovitsy, which is 40 km from the capital. The Znamensky temple, belonging to the 17th century, became famous for its unusual architecture. It is made of white limestone, decorated with a lush relief. After analyzing all the Orthodox churches of the Moscow region, we can conclude that this building is not like any other. The four-petal base passes into a huge pillar, crowned not by the usual bulbous head, but by a patterned crown. It is made of wrought iron and covered with gold leaf.
The village of Dubrovitsy is located at the confluence of the Desna River in Pakhra, it is best to admire the church from a high hill, which offers a wonderful view of the entire vicinity, including the temple. In the XX century, like many other temples, the church suffered an unhappy fate. In the 1920s, the Soviets placed a historical museum in this building. In the 30s, the Sign Church was closed, in 1932 the bell tower was blown up. After the war in 1947, the livestock institute, as well as its warehouses, were placed in this building. Only in 1990 the temple began to be restored and here the first in 60 years liturgy was conducted by Bishop Gregory of Mozhaisk.
Temples of Moscow Region. Assumption Cathedral of the Kashirch Kremlin
The monumental structure was built in the former Kashira Kremlin in the middle of the XIX century. The original building back in 1718 was destroyed by a fire, and for a long time there were ruins on this site, since all the craftsmen were recalled for the construction of the capital. At the beginning of the XIX century the construction of a new cathedral began. Construction was carried out at the expense of local benefactors. The empire style was chosen for the temple. Until now, an unknown architect has chosen impressive elements of construction. A single array of the structure is completed by the magnificent five-dome, which has a light domed rotunda, which contrasts with the small closed side drums. The side facades of the temple are equipped with six-columned Tuscan porticoes. Wall decoration - heavy Doric cornices and light rust. The ensemble is supplemented by a massive three-tier bell tower.