Majestic, similar to a fabulous tower, the Kazan Church in Voronezh is located in one of the oldest districts of the city. Today the temple is considered a historical monument of architecture and the main attraction of Voronezh.
Story
In the XVII century, on the left bank of the Voronezh River, a small settlement Otrozhka was formed, consisting of only 6 yards. By the 19th century, the village grew and had a population of about 700 people.
To meet their religious needs, the Otrozhki residents were forced to go to the Christmas Church, which was two miles from their village. In this connection, the Ostroh believers decided to build their own church. A wasteland was chosen as a place, where the local resident had a vision of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
In 1903, according to the project of architect V. Gain, the construction of the Kazan Church began. Details of its construction and completion date are not known for certain. But in historical documents there is a mention that the Kazan Church (Voronezh) was consecrated in the autumn of 1911.
Even during the construction of the temple building, a churchyard was preserved nearby, which has survived to this day. The foundation stone has still been preserved in the cemetery with the date of consecration of the necropolis - June 2, 1908. Also, the temple was supplemented by the building of the Zemstvo school, houses for clergy and outbuildings.
Soviet time
After the October Revolution, the church was at the disposal of the Gregorian schismatics, and in 1936 it was closed by order of the Soviet authorities. During the Great Patriotic War, the temple was almost destroyed.
A looted and desecrated shrine stood in the middle of rural houses, gaping with empty window openings. Not only church equipment was taken out of the building, but window frames were removed and wooden floors were dismantled.
In 1946, at the request of believing citizens, the regional executive committee gave permission to open the Kazan Church in Voronezh. Through the efforts of initiative parishioners, everything possible was done to rebuild the temple. Closed holes in the walls of shells, glazed windows, laid a new floor, whitewashed the temple. In 1954, the iconostasis was installed.
Capital restoration work in the Kazan temple began in the late 80s. The outer walls have regained their original appearance; brickwork has been partially replaced. In the 90s, the temple was re-painted. In 2009, crosses on the domes were replaced.
The entrance forged metal gate was restored in its original form. Entrance group updated.
Current state
Today, an entire temple complex with numerous buildings is located on an area of 15 hectares.
Kazan Church (Voronezh) is made in the pseudo-Russian style. The brick building with white columns is built in the shape of a cross with five blue domes. The interior of the temple surprises with its wealth and splendor.
In the late 90s, on the territory of the Kazan Church, a Sunday school was built with a baptismal church in the name of Seraphim of Sarov and a water-blessed chapel consecrated in the name of St. Andrew the First-Called.
Kazan Church (Voronezh): work schedule and address
The doors of the Kazan Church are open for parishioners daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At 7:30 a Divine Liturgy takes place, and at 17:00 - Vespers.
On holidays and weekends, the schedule of services in the Kazan Church (Voronezh) is subject to change. Usually, two liturgies are performed on these days.
Liturgy is also held on Sundays in the church of St. Seraphim of Sarov at 8:30 a.m.
Address of the Kazan Church in Voronezh: st. Suvorov, house 79.
The current phone number of the clergy of the temple can be found on the official website of the organization. There, by filling out the feedback form, you can ask a question to the priest.