The bell of the Transfiguration Cathedral

The Church in the name of the Nativity of John the Forerunner, aka the Transfiguration Cathedral, was built around 1530-1540-ies. For 50 years it was used as a monastery bell tower. But after that he continued his work under the leadership of the Savior-Eufimievsky Monastery, which was located on the same territory.

This building attracts with its architecture, has a nine-sided pillar-shaped shape. Now the tier of ringing ends with 2 rows of kokoshniks, and on top there is a cupola on the drum. At the end of the XVI - beginning of the XVII century, a belfry was attached to the monastery, which was stone with three spans and was suitable for large bells. Initially, only one span was built, which was suitable for a bell weighing 5700 kg. After that, 2 others were added.

Subsequently, the belfry was equipped with two large bells, which were located in the side arches. In the second opening there were bells of medium and small size. At the moment, all the bells occupy other positions.

Among the bells that remained in the monastery and sound at this hour, one belongs to the XVI century, another 2 - XVII century and 4 others - XIX. But it should be noted that now the belfry of the Savior-Evfimievsky monastery includes 19 bells selected according to the sound.

Every citizen hears this beautiful bell tune at the beginning and after the service, as well as on religious holidays. The building is located in the Vladimir region, on 10 Spasskaya Street. You can get there by any type of transport.