Temples of Voronezh

Many tourists and guests of the city after visiting the main sights go to the famous temples and cathedrals of the city. The temples of Voronezh are very similar to many others, but according to the parishioners they have a certain special aura.

The temples of Voronezh - an overview

The Resurrection Church of Voronezh is now an architectural monument. At one time, its construction began on the site of the old church. Then the Resurrection Church of Voronezh was almost on the border of the city. Gradually, construction work began there, the iconostasis was renewed and some structures were completed.

The temple of St. Andrew in Voronezh can be attributed to the new buildings of the city. The erection of the church began in 2000. The style of construction refers to the Russian-Byzantine, but there are some elements in the so-called Petrine Baroque. The Temple of St. Andrew in Voronezh became a real decoration and property of the youngest district of the city.

Ascension Church of Voronezh is also called a temple in Birch Grove. A distinctive feature of the structure is its shape and the material itself. It is a form of a ship made of logs. The temple is completely built of wood, which fills its walls with a special sense of peace, from relics and shrines there is the icon of the Mother of God "Tikhvinskaya".

Vladimir's Church of Voronezh is located on the site where the monument to those who died during the Great Patriotic War was formerly located. In 1999, the parish of the Vladimir Church was established. After a time there began divine services in a temporary structure, then a children's Sunday school, a youth center were opened. Gradually the parish was transformed into a true community of believers.

The Assumption Church of Voronezh is built in the power of classicism. At one time it was closed and handed over for use as a hostel, a factory and even a warehouse. In 1989 the church was again transferred to the Voronezh diocese. Gradually, his appearance was returned, now in the local theological seminary they even publish a magazine.

Epiphany Church of Voronezh survived not the most simple time. Approximately since 2010, restoration work is actively carried out there and the appearance is returning to the building. It went a long way from the wooden walls, several rearrangements, it was even used under the film storage.

Mitrofanievsky temple on the spring in Voronezh can also be attributed to the young temples. Its structure began in 1998. The style of the building is very similar to the Petrine Baroque, it is a four-dome complex with an open courtyard. There are women's and men's baths. Now Divine Liturgy is also held there, gradually the bells were cast and consecrated on the collected money. Year after year the greatness of the temple is restored.