Temple of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God. Orthodox Church of the Mother of God Sovereign

Temple of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God - a wooden Orthodox church-chapel in the name of the Sovereign Icon Mother of God, part of the complex of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. It was erected according to the design of the architect A. N. Obolensky in 1995 next to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior under construction, which was supposed to precede the restoration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in its historical place. The temple was built in a tent architectural style. With the construction of this church, the restoration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior began. Belongs to the Central Deanery of the Moscow City Diocese. In the chapel there is a revered copy of the “Sovereign” icon, before which an akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos is performed. You can get to the temple, as well as to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, to the Kropotkinskaya metro station.

History of construction

On December 5, 1990, on Volkhonka, near the place where the Cathedral of Christ the Savior stood, a granite stone with a carved inscription was solemnly installed: Foundation stone of a chapel in the name of the Sovereign Mother of God - the forerunner of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which will be revived on this holy place in 1995 The Temple of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God was erected. Immediately after this it was organized social movement for the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which included V. A. Soloukhin, V. P. Mokrousov, V. N. Krupin, G. V. Sviridov, V. G. Rasputin. Regular services began in the Church of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God, prayer was constantly being made for the speedy revival of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, prayer for builders and benefactors. In 1999, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was recreated.

Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God

The Mother of God revealed this image of Her to the Russian Orthodox people on March 2 (15), 1917, on the day of the abdication of the passion-bearer Tsar Nikolai Alexandrovich. A resident of the Pererv settlement, the peasant Evdokia Adrianova, had two dreams: the first on February 13th and the second on February 26th. On February 13th, there was a voice in a dream: “There is a large black icon in the village of Kolomenskoye. You need to take it, turn it red, and let them pray.” The pious woman began to pray for clearer instructions and two weeks later, on February 26, as if in response to a fervent prayer, Adrianova dreams of a white church, and in it sits a Woman majestically, in whom Adrianova recognizes and feels the Queen of Heaven with her heart, although he does not see Her holy face. Evdokia went to Kolomenskoye and immediately recognized the Church of the Ascension seen in a dream. In the basement, among old boards, various rags and junk, in the dust, a large narrow old black icon was found. When the icon, blackened by age, was washed, an image of the Mother of God seated on a throne with the Child of God was revealed. The Queen of Heaven was written with signs royal power: in red purple, with a crown on his head and a scepter and orb in his hands - hence the name “Sovereign”. According to the deep conviction of believers and monarchists, Russia is currently under the direct control of the Mother of God after the abdication of the emperor’s throne...

Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in Chertanovo. Source: http://irina.reklaming.ru.

Often the construction of churches is preceded by unusual phenomena, which are impossible to comprehend with the mind. Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in Chertanovo is one such building with an amazing history.

One of the local residents several times observed an unusual blue glow in the area of the intersection of Sumsky Proezd and st. Chertanovskaya. This prompted her to organize a religious community (in 1992), and after some time the authorities allocated a site for the construction of a temple. Of the several places proposed for this, they chose, of course, the one where the unusual light appeared.

Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in Chertanovo. Source: moscowroller.ru.

Construction began a few years later, and now, in 1997, a wooden church-chapel was built and consecrated. It is not by chance that it is named in honor of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God. It was this image that appeared to one of the parishioners near Kolomenskoye in 1917, on the day when Nicholas II abdicated the throne.

In a dream, Evdokia heard a voice that told her about a large black icon in the village of Kolomenskoye, which needed to be taken and made red. Afterwards, the peasant woman had another dream with a white church and a woman sitting majestically in it. The peasant woman decided that such accidents did not happen, and went to Voznesenskaya in Kolomenskoye.

Together with the abbot of the monastery, they found the desired icon. She was in the basement, among old boards under a thick layer of dust and really seemed black. When the shrine was washed, the image appeared before all those present in all its glory - the Mother of God with a scepter and orb in her hands and with a crown on her head. She was dressed in red royal purple, and held a baby on her lap.

Icon of the Mother of God “Sovereign” (old) in Chertanovo, Moscow.

Like these ones wonderful stories connected with Temple of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in Chertanovo. By the way, there was already a small one in this area, although there is no documentary evidence of this.

With all this, it very soon became clear that the erected Temple of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God cannot accommodate all parishioners. Therefore, in the fall of 2001, construction began on a new, two-story temple building, which was officially completed in 2013.

During this time, the project changed, and as a result we can see a beautiful three-aisle temple with five chapters. Architectural elements different heights, a combination of slender tents and massive low domes, straight and curved lines creates a magnificent harmonious composition. The building accommodates about one and a half thousand people and is one of the most spacious churches in Moscow.

The Orthodox Cathedral belongs to the Moscow Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church and is located at the crossroads of the street. Chertanova and Sumsky proezd. The building is distinguished by the elegance of its tent-style architecture. The first cathedral (wooden), divided into two tiers, was born in 1997 at the request of the local Orthodox community in need of holding services.

The main shrine is the “Sovereign” icon of the Most Pure Mother of God; in addition, the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called and the Venerable Great Martyr Anastasia are kept here.

Church of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in Chertanovo

History of construction

The Chertanovo area is located in the south of the capital, it was included in city limits in 1960. The area received its name from a small village located here since the 18th century. The construction of the “Sovereign” Cathedral in Chertanovo was preceded by an amazing story.

In the early 90s, at the site where the brick church stands today, a resident of the area repeatedly observed a bright glow. The sign prompted the righteous woman to organize an Orthodox community, which was able to persuade the city authorities to allocate a place for the construction of a religious building.
Construction of the wooden cathedral of the “Sovereign” Icon of the Mother of God began in 1997, and in the same year it was solemnly consecrated. It soon became clear that the newly built church-chapel could not accommodate all the believers who wanted to participate in the services.
In 2001, the first stone of a brick two-tier church was laid, construction was completed in 2013. Throughout the entire period of work, the drawings were changed several times. At the end, an elegant five-domed cathedral, consisting of three chapels, appeared before the clergy and community.
The architecture of a religious building combines fragments well different heights, slender tents with low and oversized roofs, as well as straight lines with curved outlines. The harmonious church seats 1,500 parishioners and is considered the most spacious religious building in Moscow.

The name of the church is associated with the event of the appearance of this miraculous image near the settlement of Kolomenskoye.

Temple icon on the facade of the State Church in Chertanovo

On the day when he abdicated the throne the last king Russia (1917), a righteous parishioner in a dream heard a command to make a large black icon red. In another dream, she saw a snow-white church with the Mother of God sitting on the building. The peasant woman, understanding the omen, went to the Ascension Cathedral.
In the basement of the temple, the brethren found the necessary holy face, which seemed black from a large layer of basement dirt. After washing, the image of the Mother of God with a scepter and orb in her right hands, with a majestic crown on her head, shone on the icon. The robes of the Most Pure Virgin were red, and the infant Christ sat on her knees. Since that time, the face has been kept in the Ascension Cathedral, and a copy is kept in the Chertanovsky Church.

On a note! The “sovereign” icon is the main shrine of the cathedral. Since its discovery, the Holy Face has been the patron of Russian rulers. He heals serious illnesses, helps to overcome life difficulties and financial problems. Before the Heavenly Queen they pray for peace in the state and the absence of wars, and also ask to pacify anger and absurd enmity.

Current activity

In 2018, work is underway to decorate the interior. Work on two iconostases for additional (side) extensions is almost complete. The final part of the decoration is coming to the parish house, where the prosphora, Orthodox schools, assembly hall and office will be located.

Interior of the Church of the Icon of Our Lady Sovereign in Chertanovo

Abbot Mitrofan, together with volunteers, makes various donations for a drug treatment clinic, an orphanage and kindergartens.
The parish runs a Sunday school, and pilgrims often go on trips to holy places.
Within the walls of the temple there is a charity canteen where disadvantaged and infirm people receive hot food. The tradition has been preserved for 15 years, but initially the tables were outdoors.

Since 2004, there has been a family choir at the church, which is considered an important component of parish life. He takes part in worship services every week, and also congratulates veterans, orphans and disabled people in the relevant organizations where the community sends donations.

How to get there

The Church of the “Sovereign” Icon is located in the capital, at the address: st. Chertanovskaya, house No. 2 (building 2).

The cathedral opens the gates for the laity every day, at 9:00 am Divine Liturgy, and at 19:00 it takes place evening service with the rite of confession.

The Baptism ritual is scheduled for the weekend.

To get to the “Sovereign” Church, you should take trams No. 1 (No. 16) or buses No. 28 (No. 189) from the Chertanovskaya metro station to the Sumskoy proezd stop. The temple is located a hundred meters from the road, to the left of it there is a large pond.

The construction of the Cathedral of the “Sovereign” Icon was accompanied by a miraculous sign. The Moscow clergy allowed the construction of first a wooden and then a brick church in Chertanovo. Today the parish is active social activity, helping orphans and the poor, there are daily Orthodox services.

Temple of the Sovereign Mother of God in Chertanovo

Temple in honor of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in Chertanovo (the temple was built, construction work was completed on the parish house)

ADDRESS: st. Chertanovskaya, vl. 2, room 2

REPRESENTATIVE: abbot MITROFAN (Gudkov)

The temple has been built. Years of construction: 2001-2009.

Architect: Voskresensky I.N.

Designer: Creative workshop of architect Voskresensky (TMA Voskresensky)

Official website of the temple: www.derzhavnaya.ru

January 2019. The finishing of one of the three blocks of the parish house has been completed. Sunday school classes will begin in the new premises soon. The parish of the temple is actively preparing for the rite of great consecration.

In 2018 work is underway on the temple interior decoration. Two iconostases for the side chapels have already been fully assembled. The masters promise to complete the main, central iconostasis by June. Finishing work in the parish house is being completed. It will house administrative and office premises, prosphora, Sunday schools for children and adults, as well as a large assembly hall, where it is planned to hold both parish events (film screenings or holiday concerts) and general vicariate events (conferences or meetings).

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