Bryansk is an old Orthodox city, but its glory is more military than religious. The city is a large industrial and educational center. However, this article provides information specifically about churches, ancient monuments of culture and architecture of Russia.
City Bryansk
Bryansk was founded in 985. This Russian city is famous for its famous churches. During its existence, more than 25 churches and three large churches were opened and erected in the city.
The churches of Bryansk are unique in their age; not all of them managed to survive during the Soviet regime. Even today, work is underway to actively restore many of the city’s religious buildings. In total, 104 religious associations operate in the city. And this, you see, is a good indicator of the spirituality of society.
In the center of Bryansk there are several large religious institutions. These are the Roman Catholic Church, the Tikhvin Temple, the Petro-Pavlovsky Convent and the Transfiguration Church. All of them stand on the shore of Lake Starukha, decorating the city with their unique architectural ensemble.
The following is information about the Tikhvin Church.
Tikhvin Church
The Tikhvin Church in Bryansk is named after the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God. It used to be a wooden temple, supposedly built in the 16th century. The modern temple building dates back to 1755. Made in the Baroque style, very relevant for that time, it immediately catches the eye with its unique beauty.
The temple was built for 14 years. A hundred years after the opening of the temple, it will be enlarged and completed. During the time of Stalin, the abbot of the church was shot, until the collapse of the USSR, services in the church were no longer held.
The churches of Bryansk almost all were ruined and closed during the Soviet era. Nowadays, they are actively being restored and worship is being held in them again.