This beautiful, magnificent building is located directly at the entrance to the city, on the left side of Telman Street. The building of the temple of Alexander Nevsky in Baranovichi was erected relatively recently, at the end of the last century. According to reviews, the building delights residents and visitors of the city with its beauty.
Description
The temple of Alexander Nevsky in Baranovichi was built in 1998. Earlier on this place in the city there was already a church of the same name, which was demolished after the war during the redevelopment of the city. The building has two aisles - lower and upper. The church itself, the gate bell tower and the blessed chapel, made in the classical Orthodox style, invariably arouse admiration of the faithful. For the convenience of parishioners, a site has been specially created that presents all the necessary information about the events taking place here, the mode of operation and the schedule of services in the church of Alexander Nevsky (Baranovichi), etc.
Anniversary
In September 2018, in the church of Alexander Nevsky in Baranovichi, believers celebrated the patronal feast of transferring the relics of Alexander Nevsky. In addition, this day also celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the temple. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Stefan of Pinsk and Luninets in the service of the clergy of the Baranavichy deanery. At the end, in the city House of Culture, believers were offered a gala concert of the clergy choir led by N. Gankov.
Story
The temple of Alexander Nevsky (Baranovichi) is a monumental structure, which is one of the best decorations of the city, which has always attracted the attention of tourists.
The consecration of the church took place in 1998. The cemetery church previously located here, built in honor of Prince Alexander Nevsky, was destroyed at the end of World War II during the redevelopment of the city. In 1992, the parish community was again organized. Protopriest Alexander Dzichkovsky became the first rector of the church (as well as the initiator of its construction). The project was developed by the Honored Architect of Belarus Leonid Makarevich.
Construction began in 1993, in the summer of 1995, the consecration of the lower church, erected in honor of the Monk Euphrosyne of Polotsk, took place. In 1998, the upper church was consecrated, named after St. Alexander Nevsky. In 2000, a church-parish house was built here, in 2003 - a water sanctuary. In 2011, the construction of the gate bell tower was completed.
Today
Currently, the church is actively involved in charitable and missionary activities. At the church there is the sisterhood of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk and the brotherhood of St. Alexander Nevsky. The parish of the church is conducting active religious activity: classes for adults and children are held in the Sunday school that operates here, and there are groups of theatrical art and church singing. In summer, parishioners organize children's vacations in country camps. The rector of the church today is Archpriest Vitaly Lozovsky.
About the patron saints of the parish
The throne of the upper church was consecrated in honor of the Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky, the lower one is dedicated to the Monk Euphrosyne of Polotsk.
The legendary Prince Alexander Nevsky, revered as the patron saint of the military, is one of the most beloved and popular Christian saints. From the school history course, many are aware of the prince's victories in the Battle of Lake Peipsi over the Teutonic Knights and Swedes. During the Great Patriotic War, they prayed to a saint, asking for protection for loved ones.
The Monk Euphrosyne of Polotsk, a princess of Polotsk by birth, is revered as the first woman in Russia, canonized as a saint for her spiritual service and enlightenment activity.
About the location of the temple: how to get there
Address of the church: Telman street, house 108, district Baranavichy, Baranavichy, Brest region. For convenient access to motorists, experts recommend using GPS coordinates: 53.128808.26.075817.
Temple of Alexander Nevsky (Baranovichi): schedule of services, useful information
Church Hours:
- Monday - Saturday: from 08:00 to 16:00;
- Sunday: from 06:00 to 20:00.
Divine services in the church of Alexander Nevsky in Baranovichi (the schedule presented on the site introduces the plan of events for the period of the current week):
- Sunday, 01/27/2019 (Epiphany Day): 8:00 - confession; 9:00 - the beginning of the Divine Liturgy; 17:00 - evening service time.
- Monday, 01/28/2019. (Day of Rev. Aulus and John, Prokhor and Gabriel): 8:30 - confession; 9:00 - beginning of the Divine Liturgy; 17:00 - holding the evening service.
- Tuesday, 01/29/2019 (Worship the honest beliefs of the Apostle Peter, in memory of the righteous Maxim): 8:00 - time of confession; 9:00 - holding the Divine Liturgy; 16:00 - the beginning of the Akathist St. to the Right Prince Alexander Nevsky; 17:00 - conducting polyelein service.
- Wednesday, 01/30/2019. (Lenten day, Veneration of St. Anthony the Great): 8:30 - confession 9:00 - beginning of the Divine Liturgy; 17:00 - time of the polyeleon service; 19:00 - holding an akathist for help in the good deeds of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
- Thursday, 01/31/2019. (Day of Saints Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandrov; Rev. Cyril and Mary): 8:30 - beginning of confession; 9:00 - holding the Divine Liturgy; 16:00 - holding an akathist in front of the icon of the Bethlehem babies (for those who committed the sin of abortion); 17:00 - conducting polyelein service.
- Friday, 1.02.2019. (Lenten day, worship of St. Macarius the Great; St. Mark of Ephesus; blvd. Theodore; St. Savva of Storozhevsky): 8:30 - confession; 9:00 - beginning of the service; 16:00 - holding akathist St. Simeon Verkhotursky; 17:00 - conducting polyelein service.
- Saturday, 02/02/2019. (Day of St. Euthymius the Great; Martyrs Eusebius, Vassa, Martyrs Inna, Rimma and Pinna): 8:00 - time of confession; 9:00 - beginning of the Divine Liturgy; 15:00 - holding a prayer for the healing of people suffering from alcohol and drug addiction; 17:00 - the beginning of the All-Night Vigil.
- Sunday, February 3, 2019 (Memorial Day of St. Maximus the Confessor .; Rev. Maxim the Greek; Martyr Agniya. Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy" and "Consolation"): 8:00 - confession; 9:00 - time of the Divine Liturgy; 17:00 - the beginning of the evening service.
The doors of the temple are always hospitably open to meet guests who wish to attend services or to inspect the interior of the building.