Sights of Russia: The Church of the Ascension in Yekaterinburg

Among the churches of Yekaterinburg, one of the most beautiful churches in Russia - Voznesensky - stands out majestically.

Description and Shrines

The history of the temple of the Ascension of Our Lord in Yekaterinburg begins at the end of the eighteenth century, namely in May 1770. In the autumn he was already consecrated. The temple is the only surviving church structure, executed in the style of the late Baroque. It is also one of the oldest churches in the city. The monastery is well located on the Ascension Hill - the highest point of the settlement. Next to it is the estate of Rastorguev-Kharitonovs. It is this temple that witnesses the tragic event: here the royal family of Nicholas II was shot in 1918.

Local residents say that many years ago on the site of the Ascension Church in Yekaterinburg was the summer residence of General Tatishchev, who was one of the builders of the city. The dacha was built at his request. The house was called "general's", and the mountain, then still anonymous, - General.

In the temple there were many icons, some of them were in silver garments, and some were adorned with gems. One of the most revered icons was the image of the Virgin "All the Sorrowful Joy", which was copied from the miraculous icon. In addition, in the temple of the Ascension of the Lord in Yekaterinburg, other precious objects were also kept: an Easter cross made of stones and pink jasper, decorated with topaz; Gospels in silver covers adorned with gems; A silver cross with the image of Jesus Christ made of turquoise; Silver chalice weighing more than one kilogram and other valuable items. All this was taken out of the Orthodox church by the Soviet authorities. Now there is stored a piece of the relics of St. Simeon of Verkhoturye.

History of construction

Initially, the Ascension Church in Yekaterinburg was wooden, but soon it fell into disrepair. Across the street a stone church was built. And in place of the wooden now is the chapel of the Martyr Elisaveta Feodorovna. In the temple there were two floors: the first in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the second - the Ascension of the Lord. Its accomplishment lasted about eighty years. In the nineteenth century, it was repeatedly built and expanded, the first floor of the building was given to the male parish school.

Originally the bell tower was three-tiered and tetrahedral, then a bell tower with 8 bells was built. By the beginning of the twentieth century the church became very extensive, with six chapels. But in 1926 the Ascension Church in Yekaterinburg was closed. Now there is a seven-year school. Afterwards, the museum of local lore was located there. And only in 1991 the church was reopened for believers. On the day of the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the first major worship of Christians was held, called the Liturgy. Currently, the abbot of the church is Bishop Eugene.

Sunday School

At the Church of the Ascension in Yekaterinburg, there is a children's Sunday school. In it nine student's classes in which is engaged more than hundred pupils are opened. The school teaches such church disciplines as the Law of God, the Church Slavonic language, church singing, moral theology.

In addition, beadwork is taught, the circle "Men's work" is working, there is a detachment of Orthodox pathfinders for children over 11 years old. There is a choir and altar school. Extra-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities are carried out, which is organized by the parent committee.

Other churches of the city

In addition to the Ascension Church, the city has many cathedrals. List of churches in Yekaterinburg with addresses:

• Church of Saints Peter and Paul - Lane Goncharny, 4.
• The temple in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Sovetskaya street, 3.
• The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker - Yasnaya Street, 3.
• The Church of the Savior of Nicholas is Sofia Perovskaya Street, 114.
• The Church in the name of Saints Cyril and Methodius - Vali Kotika Street, 13a.
• The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord - Pokhodnaya street, 2.
• The Church of the Ascension of the Lord - Clara Zetkin Street, 11.

• The temple in the name of the Great Martyr Panteleimon - street Sibirskiy Trakt, 8.
• Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (convent) - Zelenaya Roshcha street, 1.
• Holy Trinity Cathedral - Rosa Luxemburg street, 57.
• Catholic church of St. Anne (Catholic) - Gogol street, 9.
• Temple in the name of St. Damian and Kosmy - Volgogradskaya street, 185.
• Ivanovo Church (Ioanno-Predtechenskaya) - Repin Street, 6a.