This happened in the late 90s. Then the persecution of faith in Russia stopped. Temples began to be massively built and opened, in which people reached out.
In Obninsk, the Church of the Nativity of Christ was built in the image of the Warsaw Cathedral, destroyed in the late 30s of the XX century. You will learn about the details from the material.
How it all began
With the fact that in 1997 a plot was allocated for the construction of the Church of the Nativity in Obninsk. The building was built, focusing on the design of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which was once located in Warsaw.
St. the faithful Alexander Nevsky
Speaking about the construction of the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Obninsk, one can not help but talk about its prototype.
Once upon a time there was a beautiful cathedral in Warsaw. Majestic, with a chic 70-meter bell tower. The main bell weighed more than 25 tons and was the fifth largest in the entire empire. It is known that some precious jewelry for the bell tower of the cathedral was donated by the Emperor Nicholas II himself.
In total, the cathedral had three thrones. The main one is consecrated in honor of the holy Prince Alexander Nevsky. Two side - in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and Saints Cyril and Methodius, respectively. The cathedral accommodated more than 2.5 thousand people.
Work on his decoration was carried out for 12 years. The producer V. Vasnetsov supervised the production of rare in its beauty mosaic compositions.
Information has come down to our time that the iconostasis of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was copper and hammered. And the icons were painted by outstanding artists of those times.
In addition, the room was provided with electricity and heating.
The fate of the cathedral was very deplorable. This work of art was destroyed, having existed for only three years. In 1915, when Warsaw was occupied by German troops, they turned the Orthodox Cathedral into their garrison church. The iconostasis was taken out of the building, the bells were removed, the most valuable details of the interior decoration disappeared.
The first Lutheran service took place in March 1915. And after 3 years, when Poland declared its independence, a decision was made to liquidate all Orthodox churches. Only two were left. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral turned out to be "of little value", and decided to destroy it.
The destruction of the cathedral took a lot of time. It was only finally possible to destroy it in 1926. Destroyed the building with the help of "small explosions", they took more than 15 thousand.
The Church of the Nativity of Christ in Obninsk is a copy of the ruined, scolded cathedral destroyed in Warsaw.
Construction history
As mentioned above, the site for the construction of the temple was allocated in 1997. The construction itself began in 1998, in the month of May. The construction was carried out with funds allocated by the Kaluga diocese.
By the end of the year, a zero work cycle was carried out. In the summer of 1999, the future head of the church, Maria Ivanovna Kozhushko, became the construction leader.
At the same time, the then Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II visited the Kaluga diocese. He served a moleben at the construction site. And six months later, on Christmas Day, the first prayer service was held in the newly built church.
Construction work (external) ended in 2001. Then domes were erected and crosses erected. Work on the interior decoration began to boil. It ended pretty quickly.
In early January 2002, Archbishop Clement served the first Divine Liturgy in the new church.
Here is such a story of the Church of the Nativity in Obninsk.
Consecration of thrones
Speaking about the construction of the church, we forgot to clarify how many thrones are in it. And in whose honor they are sanctified.
The temple has four thrones:
In honor of the Nativity of Christ - the central one.
The northern throne is consecrated in honor of Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Southern - in honor of the image of the Virgin "Sovereign".
The lower chapel is consecrated in honor of John the Baptist.
Spiritual Education Center
At the bishops' courtyard of the church there is a spiritual and educational center. Parishioners of the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Obninsk and anyone interested can attend theology courses for adults.
For young parishioners there is a Sunday school.
Also, kids can attend some of the circles that operate at the temple. This is a decorative and applied art, where children learn to sculpt from salt dough. They will be taught painting on glass and wood, little Christians will begin to understand the elements of drawing and painting.
For older children (from eight years old) there is a circle of woodcarving.
There is a table tennis section where children can develop their agility and quick reaction.
In addition to circles, a Sunday school and adult courses, the center is engaged in educational work. There is an announcement school, where those who wish to be baptized or become godparents, study lectures on the basics of Orthodoxy.
timetable
The schedule of the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Obninsk pleases those who want to attend the Divine Service on a weekday. Services are held daily, both in the morning and in the evening.
On weekdays, the Divine Liturgy begins at 8.30 a.m.
Evening service starts at 17:00. Confession for those who wish - at 16 hours 45 minutes.
On Sundays and public holidays in the morning there are two Divine Liturgies: at 6.30 a.m. - early, at 9 a.m. - late.
Evening service - at 17 o’clock. Confession - at 16 hours 45 minutes.
Where is the temple
Make a note of the address of the Church of the Nativity of Christ: Obninsk, Engels Street, house 12. On the map you can see the location of the church.
Additional contacts
To learn more about the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Obninsk, you can visit its official website hramrh.ru. There you can learn more about the schedule of services, find out the phones of the temple and more.
Conclusion
Here is such a story at the Church of the Nativity of Christ. Its construction began 20 years ago, and the church has been operating since 2002. Not so much, only 16 years old. But during this time the temple became the second home for its parishioners. His priests contribute to the spiritual development of people.
The organized spiritual and educational center does not stand aside. Here they teach children, introduce them to spirituality. It also teaches adults, helping them catch up over the years of godlessness.
Church of the Nativity in Obninsk - a place in which it draws. If you are going to the city, be sure to visit it. Touch a small copy of the destroyed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Pray in solitary silence.