Bryansk Cathedral - this is the official name of the Trinity Cathedral as part of the cathedral complex, which is the main temple of the Bryansk diocese. It is located in the historic center of Bryansk, on the territory of the former Voskresensky girl’s monastery, next to the current Resurrection Church (church in honor of the Resurrection of Christ).
So, we continue to talk about the city of Bryansk, Trinity Cathedral has an area in the lower tier of about 1000 square meters. m., and in the upper tier - 882 square meters. m. During services in the cathedral at the same time can be present up to 3 thousand parishioners. A separate bell tower, together with a dome and a cross, has a height of up to 80 meters. The Peresvet bell weighing up to 17 tons is installed on it.
Here in 2012 the relics of the Right Prince Oleg Bryansk were transferred.
Cathedral complex
Mentioning the city of Bryansk, Trinity Cathedral is the first thing that many people have come to mind. After all, this is a temple of magnificent beauty, which is the pearl of the Cathedral spiritual and educational cathedral complex, located at 58 Lenin Ave.
The cathedral complex itself includes the following structures:
- Cathedral Church in honor of the Resurrection of Christ.
- Wooden church, named after the new martyrs of Bryansk.
- The bell tower "Relight".
- Holy Trinity Cathedral (Bryansk).
The history of the construction of the Bryansk Cathedral
The Bryansk diocese, as an independent, was established in 1920, after the Bryansk province was formed. It was recreated by decision of the Synod in February 1994.
The cathedral, as the main church of the diocese, in which the episcopal department is located, did not exist at that time. Built at the end of the 19th century, the Cathedral (Intercession) Cathedral was demolished in the 60s of the last century. The restoration of the Cathedral in the city of Bryansk (Trinity Cathedral) was begun by the former Archbishop of Bryansk and Sevsky Feofilakt (under Patriarch Alexy II), and completed by Bishop Alexander (under Patriarch Kirill).
A brief history of construction is as follows:
- 2004 - a land plot was issued for the construction of the cathedral.
- 2006 - The construction of the Cathedral began.
- 2007 - the lower tier of the cathedral was laid and consecrated.
- 2010 - Active construction of the cathedral.
- 2011 - the main stage (installation of domes, crosses, bells) of the construction of the Cathedral spiritual and educational cathedral complex is completed.
- 2012 - the external and internal decoration of the Trinity Cathedral and the bell tower was completed (June).
Divine services in the cathedral
We continue to talk about the city of Bryansk, Trinity Cathedral. Divine services are held there daily. The ruling bishop is the Archbishop of Bryansk and Sevsky Alexander (Vasily Agrikov in the world). Archpriest Sergius Rysin and other priests help him.
On weekly days, Divine Services are also performed in the neighboring church of the Resurrection of Christ.
On weekdays at 8:00, in addition to major church holidays, a prayer service is held in honor of Oleg Bryansk, the reverend and noble Kiev prince.
Every Monday, after the end of the Divine Liturgy, there is a prayer service for the Mother of God and prayer for those who are in the grip of alcoholism and drug addiction.
Every Sunday, in the lower tier of the cathedral, at 9:00 a Divine Liturgy is held especially for children. During this Liturgy, the priest tells the children about what is happening. Then the children partake of the communion, drink tea with sweets, and then engage in various creative activities (modeling, carving, drawing, etc.).