Temple of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God
Russia, Murom, Mechnikov str., d 1
Description:
The Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God is an active Orthodox church located on the embankment of the Oka River in the city of Murom. It was built in 1804 on the site of its wooden predecessor, which was destroyed by fire. The construction was financed by a local merchant. Later the church was expanded, it was completed parish and bell tower.
In 1922, the values of the church were seized allegedly to help the starving Volga region. 24 kilograms of gold, pood of silver and other valuables were taken from the church. The building was given over to the exhibition hall and concerts of the academic choir. In 1995, the Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God was returned to the Orthodox Church.