The central church of Orthodoxy in Russia is the church in honor of Christ the Savior. The present temple has risen from the past. In the XIX century, it was erected in memory of the dead Russian military, who proved by their feat love for the Fatherland and commitment to their faith. The names of Russian officers who sacrificed their lives in the 1812 war were imprinted on the walls of the church. However, in 1931 the temple was destroyed. Work on its reconstruction began only at the end of the twentieth century. The Church, like our Savior Jesus Christ, suffered a series of humiliations when it was blown up to a stone crumb. One and a half years, the debris was dismantled, planning to build the House of Soviets. As a result, in place of the pit in 1958, the Moscow pool was built.
The cultural center of Orthodoxy
The main church of Orthodox Russia has risen! Today it impresses visitors with its splendor. Shining in its greatness, the temple reminds us of the Divine world and that any evil does not last forever. The new temple was built according to the surviving drawings of the first. In the projection, the building is an equilateral cross. The style is Russian-Byzantine.
The modern temple combines three parts. Above is the main temple. Below is the Church of the Transfiguration. The third part is a stylobate, which includes: the hall of church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, museum chambers and a room intended for the Council of the church. There are also dining rooms and various service rooms.
Hall appointment
Most visitors and residents of the capital consider visiting this famous religious building a must. The hall deserves special attention church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the mission of which is spiritual and secular meetings, which are subject to the permission of the Patriarch. Famous artists, orchestras, choirs and ensembles had the honor to perform here. Frequent guests are children who come to various festivals and the Christmas tree.
By capacity, the hall of the church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is designed for one thousand two hundred and fifty people. Various concerts and festivals of classical, sacred music, children's parties and church conventions are held here. The splendor of decoration and beautification, combined with excellent technology make this room prestigious for performances by artists and ensembles of the highest level. It is decorated with frescoes and Florentine mosaics. The style is fully consistent with the tradition of Orthodoxy. A well - thought - out layout of the hall of church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior makes it very convenient to sit in any part of it.
It is interesting…
Entering the hall of the church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, attention will focus on its center, which depicts Pentecost, an event from the New Testament. This is the day when the apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, went to bring the gospel to the world. On the sides are mosaics of earthly and heavenly cities, and four columns are decorated with the faces of saints, Russian soldiers and prophets.
In addition to the hall itself, its lobby deserves special attention. It is also a beautifully decorated room with an amazing conservatory, sculptures, waterfalls and rare plants. The royal hall of the church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, whose photo is located above, is one of the cultural centers of the capital.
The temple is located in the city center, near the Kropotkinskaya station. The domes of the church majestically rise above this area of Moscow, rushing their tops into the sky. It seems that they want to call on the soul of every person passing by to the call of the Creator of the Earth and Heaven. Having entered a magnificent building, you feel yourself before the throne of God himself. Having visited at least a church service, the soul will again and again be drawn to all that is bright and beautiful.