Church of the Nativity
Russia, St. Petersburg, Kollontai St. 17, Kollontai D. 17
Description:
The Church of the Nativity in St. Petersburg is one of the young buildings of Orthodox Christian culture. The foundation was laid in 2005, led by architect Lebedev.
The construction of the temple was carried out according to all the rules of temple construction, which existed since ancient times. The temple itself is located at the place of death of the policeman. He died in the line of duty, detaining a dangerous criminal. In 2002, the initiators of the construction appealed to the Metropolitan of St. Petersburg with a request to appoint a local priest Zhavoronkov as the rector of the new parish, who was subsequently appointed the chief rector of the church.
Initially, a temporary chapel was erected in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God. Since then, worship has not ceased in the temple. When laying the foundation for the solution, water from 24 holy springs was used, and sand was brought from holy places: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Athos and many other holy places from all over Russia.
The temple consists of four thrones, each of which corresponds to its shrines: the Nativity of Christ, the icon of the Mother of God, St. George the Victorious and All Saints. Bells were cast in Voronezh.