Church of St. Nicholas in Golutvin

The church in the name of St. Nicholas in Golutvin is an architectural monument of federal significance. The first mention of it dates back to the 15th century. Then it was known as the Nativity Monastery on Golutvin. The church was parish and until the 17th century wooden.

In 1686-1692, a new stone temple was built on the site of the wooden one. Almost a hundred years later, a separate bell tower was added to the church. In 1822-1823, according to the project of architect F. M. Shestakov, a new chapel was built in honor of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God and the refectory was expanded.

The Church of St. Nicholas looks very Russian and even decorative. Small cupolas of domes, planted on drums on high pedestals, only enhance the overall impression of elegance. The facade is decorated simply and decorated only with casings with pointed tops and cornices.

In 1923, the temple was closed and, unfortunately, almost lost its interior decoration. However, many of its values have been preserved. In the 90s, worship here resumed, and the building itself was restored. On February 7, 2011, the Chinese Patriarchal Compound was established on the basis of the temple.