Temple of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity
Description:
The Church of the Holy Life-giving Trinity is located in Khokhlovsky Lane, in the Basmanny district, which is part of the Central Administrative District of the capital.
The main throne of the temple is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, the chapels are dedicated to Dmitry of Rostov and Vladimir Mother of God.
The construction of the church on this site began in 1696. It was built by Evdokia Chirikova in memory of her daughter Neonila. In the following years, the church was renewed and expanded. In the XVIII century, a silver-covered iconostasis was installed inside the temple, ancient icons and panicadilos were placed.
In Soviet times, the Institute of Geophysics was located in the temple building. In 1992, the church was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church.
The temple is now in operation. It regularly hosts meetings of parishioners, organizes creative evenings and fairs.