The Orthodox faith has long been supportednot only reviving souls from Christian teachings, but also the construction of landmark temples and churches, whose architecture surprises, delights and delights to this day.
There is a lot in RussiaObjects of cultural orthodox heritage, one of which is the Church of the Mother of God "Milyuyuyu", the address of which is: St. Petersburg, Bolshoy Prospect Vasilyevsky Island, 100.
Christian building value
The Church Merciful to Our Lady is Todayacting and carries the most significant historical monuments that are important for every believer and the country as a whole. The temple was erected in memory of the coronation of the imperial couple: Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna.
The miraculous healing icon of the Mother of God was kept in the building itself (“Mercy”, its other name is “Worthy”, brought from Mount Athos).
History of creation
The Church of the Mother of God “Mercating” was erected in the pre-revolutionary period for ten years (1889-1898).
Its vital function in the development and reinforcementthe faith of the parishioners, the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Mercy” performed for only thirty-four years, having managed during this time to bless thousands of Orthodox Christians for good works.
Architectural features of the ancient structure
The project of the building of the Temple of the icon “Milyuyu” createdarchitect V. A. Kosyakov and engineer DK Prussak. The stone church was built to provide a Christian parish with fifteen thousand inhabitants of Galernaya harbor.
The temple is crowned with five domes, its externalhe is very similar in appearance to the Cathedral of Constantinople in St. Sophia. The church rises forty-two meters above ground level. At the level of small domes built a chapel.
The Byzantine architectural style is emphasized by the presence of towers, decorated with neat windows around the circumference, which provides bright lighting inside the building.
Of course, there were difficulties duringconstruction of a stone church, but all efforts were not in vain. The most beautiful building due to its strength retains its attractiveness to this day.
On the basis of the project of this church were built temples in Novosibirsk, Sochi and Moscow.
Reasons for closing
Despite the good and good deeds thatsupported by the parish church, the story has made its own adjustments. The understanding of the Christian faith was destroyed and persecuted; But, nevertheless, the Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God "Mercy" for many years could not perform its direct function.
During the revolution, the building of the temple stood, buthis beautiful interior decoration was barbarously destroyed. The parish turned out to be unnecessary for those who followed in the footsteps of the revolutionary future, breaking all Christian laws.
New power gave preference to more pressingquestions, as it was believed then, and in 1932 placed the Temple of the icon of mercy at the disposal of the scuba diving squad at the Galerny harbor. The building, in its essence, hid the pressure chamber, which was equipped in the church. It was here that many rescue divers took part in the exercises.
The most beautiful holy temple of the Mother of God "Milling"did not lose its external essence, but internal re-equipment made adjustments to the understanding of what value this religious building carried, which warmed the soul of more than one believer.
Interesting Facts
Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God "Mercy"directly associated with the name of the current President of the Russian Federation V. V. Putin. His father served in the detachment of submariners, the training base for which was located in this church.
Return of the Church to Christians
Having passed many trials of history, beautifulThe Cathedral, which for many years hid a military complex behind its walls, has retained its uniqueness and attractiveness. But internally, his condition fell into complete decay, since the maintenance of the building was not funded by any state structures.
Aware of the true purpose of the objectcultural heritage of the Russian Federation, only in 1990, attempts were made to return the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Mercy" to the faithful parishioners. A petition was filed for transfer to the Ministry of Defense and the Government of the country.
The case got off the ground thanks toto not indifferent activists only in 2008. It was then that a chapel was built on the temple grounds. In 2009, the bell tower was repaired, and with the first ring after many years from the close, the church was filled with faith in a complete restoration.
2012 is considered the year of victory of the Christian faith.in souls, since it was then that the church parish officially returned the Church of “Milya” to its leadership. St. Petersburg has acquired another active Orthodox object, which will serve not as a training military complex, but as a center for the spiritual development of the Russian armed forces and law enforcement agencies.
Modern Christian Heritage Restoration
After years of exploitationthe temple came in disrepair that requires immediate restoration. Back in 1999, a conclusion was made on the need for reconstruction. In this matter, the mayor of the city, Anatoly Sobchak, has requested a lot.
To date, the restoration of the temple is carried outat the expense of the accumulated funds of parishioners, a program has been developed to attract donations from private sponsors, and funds from the federal budget for the project “Culture of Russia” are also attracted.
