Entrance to Jerusalem Church
Description:
In the city of Suzdal, in its central part, between the Kremlin and Gostiny Dvor, in the southwestern part of the Trading Rows, there is a pair of beautiful and neat churches. Their peaceful view on the left bank of the Kamenka River is complemented by a beautiful picture of the local nature.
The Entrance-Jerusalem Church was built and consecrated in 1707, in honor of the great Christian feast – the entrance of the Lord to Jerusalem. According to the Gospel, Jesus Christ resurrected his friend, Lazarus, and when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, he was awaited and solemnly welcomed by the joyful crowds of the people, who learned of the miraculous resurrection, recognized him as the Messiah sent for the salvation of mankind.
In 1772, near the Vodo-Jerusalem, a stone warm church was built, named Nikolskaya, in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. But the name did not take root, and the second church is called “Pyatnitskaya”, after the old dilapidated wooden church that previously stood on this site.
Both churches with modest decor, smooth white walls, with windows in the form of carved casings and an unusual elegant pattern, make up a single architectural ensemble, close in appearance to local parish churches and typical of Suzdal architecture.