Churches of Vladivostok are unique buildings erected by Orthodox Christians over several centuries. Despite the years of destruction, they were restored and today have become monuments of the religion of Russians. Let us consider in more detail the history and description of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Mother of God.
Religious sites of the city
Among the churches of Vladivostok you can find buildings:
- Cathedral in honor of the Protection of the Mother of God.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Paul.
- Assumption Church.
- Temple of Igor Chernigov;
- St. Nicholas Cathedral.
- Armenian church.
- The temple chapel in honor of St. Andrew.
- Cathedral of the Virgin of Kazan.
- Holy Trinity Church.
- Transfiguration Cathedral.
- Temple of Seraphim of Sarov.
This is an incomplete list of churches in Vladivostok, among which we will dwell on the description of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin.
The building of the first Vladivostok temple
Among the churches of Vladivostok, the Assumption Church is considered the oldest. It was consecrated by St. Innocent in 1861. Then the church was founded - the first religious building in Vladivostok. Today the building belongs to the Vladivostok diocese.
In honor of the completion of the construction, a solemn service was held, after which the landing gun fired. The following year, they began to conduct rites of baptism and weddings. Near the temple, a city cemetery was laid out.
Church Description
The Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God is an excellent architectural complex, the location of which became the central street of Vladivostok - Svetlanskaya. It is located near the Golden Horn - on the shores of this bay.
Nearly two hundred parishioners attend weekly Sunday services. On major religious holidays, this number increases significantly.
The cathedral is notable for the beauty of divine services, vestments of priests, interior decoration, and professional singing of prayer texts. This helps to create a unique atmosphere when the hearts of all who pray are united in a single impulse to be heard by the Lord.
For many believers, the temple has become a spiritual refuge, the second home that parishioners visit with great zeal.
Diocese
The Vladivostok diocese is an association of parishes and monasteries located in the western part of Primorye. Since 1992, bishop Benjamin has ruled here.
The date of creation of this diocese is considered to be 1898, when the Kamchatka and Annunciation dioceses were divided. The times of civil war and revolution have damaged the development of this administrative unit. But in the postwar period, it did not cease to exist. The revival of the diocese began in 1991.
Port Arthur Icon
The Temple of Port Arthur Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Celebration is a building that used to be a movie theater. The date of creation of the church is April 2003. Thus, the centenary was celebrated from the moment the icon appeared to people. In this small temple you can enjoy a cozy atmosphere and spend time in prayers.
Akathist to the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of her icon "The Triumph of the Blessed Virgin Mary"
Kondak 1
We are chosen from all clans to our Intercessor and the Tsarina, who covers Her borders of the land of Dalnerossiysk with Her cover of goodness, and we give thanks, Thy servants, to Our Lady, thanksgiving singing. You are like the All-Merciful Lady, / save us from all misfortunes and the eternal torment of freedom, let us rejoice in the call of T: Rejoice, Tsaritsa the Illustrious, who does not leave Her mercy to the limits of the Far-Russian land.
Ikos 1
The Creator of Angels chose Ty, the Lady, to the blessing of human salvation and the gift of Ty, an assistant to Orthodox people, delivering us from the Khin invasions, from gladness and all kinds of misfortunes, and arranging our life in all piety and purity. The same, and we remember such a thing about people. Your benevolence, thanks to the cry of Ti Sice:
Rejoice, unapproachable Deity village;
Rejoice, ceaseless wonder of the people.
Rejoice, help and intercession to Your possession;
Rejoice, intercessor of our salvation.
Rejoice, deliverance gracious of needs;
Rejoice, indestructible shield of our warriors.
Rejoice, their swords and their armor are invulnerable;
Rejoice, enemies defeat and intimidation.
Rejoice, Tsaritsa the Illustrious, who does not leave Her mercy to the limits of the Far Russian land.
A feature of the icon is the absence of Jesus in the arms of the Virgin. It is depicted on the canvas, which Mary revealed to people. This is the only version of the image of Mother Jesus in this interpretation. There are sharp swords under the feet of the Mother of God. In heaven there are angels, among which you can see the archangel Gabriel. He hands Mary white flowers.
The icon has great power. It was she who informed the sailors of the approaching protracted war. In the vision of sailor Fedor, who was a sincere Christian, the holy face asked to be transferred to Port Arthur so that the icon could protect Russian land from the invasion of enemies. Since then, the Theotokos has been protecting the Vladivostok land from adversity. During the persecution of the Christian faith, the image was lost. But several copies of the canvas, which today travel around the country, have been preserved.
To summarize
The Christians of Vladivostok with special awe relate to the icons of the Virgin. Temples have been created in the city where Orthodox Christians come in the hope of finding peace of mind and gaining the support of light forces. The first temple of the city is the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God. Today it is an active temple, which is visited by hundreds of parishioners.
In honor of the icon of the Port Arthur Mother of God, a temple was organized in the building of the former cinema. The revival of Christian relics continues.