Sergiev Church in Ilyinskaya Sloboda
Russia, Nizhny Novgorod, Sergievskaya Street, 25 a.
Description:
The Sergiev Church in Ilyinskaya Sloboda is part of the Central Bishops’ Compound. This shrine was erected in the XIV century in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Initially, the temple was a multi-shaft chopped, but soon it burned down as a result of a fire.
In 1865, the famous architect R. Kielewain undertook the restoration of the church, which lasted more than four years. The new temple consists of five major chapters. On the west side of the temple adjoins a delightful four-tiered bell tower, whose height is about 30 meters. The architectural forms of the church are made in relief, which was quite typical for temples of that time. The exterior decoration of the temple is executed in an exquisite Byzantine style, the heads of the temple are crowned with golden slotted crosses.
The main thrones of the Sergius Church are consecrated in the name of St. Sergius of Radonezh, and the chapels in honor of Saints Zosimas, Savvatius and St. Seraphim of Sarov.
Since 2003, the temple has been subordinated to the Nizhny Novgorod Diocese. In 2006, the church was completely renovated and equipped with 12 bells. One of them, the largest, weighs four tons.
The Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh is engaged in educational activities: meetings are held here to study the Holy Scriptures.
