Bryansk: Trinity Cathedral

Bryansk Cathedral - such an official name is Trinity Cathedral in the cathedral complex, which is the main temple of the Bryansk Diocese. It is located in the historical center of Bryansk, on the territory of the former Voskresensky maiden monastery, next to the present Resurrection Church (the temple in honor of the Resurrection of Christ).

So, we continue to talk about the city of Bryansk, the Trinity Cathedral has an area in the lower tier of about 1000 sq. Km. M., And in the upper tier - 882 square meters. M. During services in the cathedral, up to 3 thousand parishioners can attend at the same time. A separate bell tower, together with a dome and a cross, has a height of up to 80 meters. It is equipped with a bell "Peresvet" weighing up to 17 tons.

In 2012, the relics of the faithful prince Oleg Bryansky were transferred here.

The cathedral complex

Recalling the city of Bryansk, the Trinity Cathedral is the first thing that comes to mind for many people. After all, this is a magnificent beauty temple, which is the pearl of the Cathedral Spiritual and Enlightenment Cathedral Complex, located at 58, Lenin Ave.

The cathedral itself includes the following facilities:

• Cathedral temple in honor of the Resurrection of Christ.
• Wooden temple, named after the new martyrs of Bryansk.
• The bell tower "Peresvet".
• Holy Trinity Cathedral (Bryansk).

History of the construction of the Bryansk Cathedral

The Bryansk diocese, as an independent one, was established in 1920, after the Bryansk province was formed. Reconstituted on the decision of the Synod in February 1994.

The cathedral, as the main temple of the diocese, in which the episcopal chair is located, did not exist at that time. Built in the late 19th century, the Cathedral (Pokrovsky) Cathedral was demolished in the 60s of the last century. The former Archbishop of Bryansk and Sevastopol, Theophylact (under Patriarch Alexy II), began the work on the restoration of the Cathedral in Bryansk (Trinity Cathedral), and Bishop Alexander (under Patriarch Kirill) completed the work.

A brief history of construction is as follows:

• 2004 - for the construction of the cathedral a land plot has been drawn up.
• 2006 - work on the construction of the Cathedral began.
• 2007 - the lower tier of the cathedral was consecrated and consecrated.
• 2010 - active construction of the cathedral is under way.
• 2011 - the main stage (installation of domes, crosses, bells) of the construction of the Cathedral spiritual and educational complex was completed.
• 2012 - completed (June month) exterior and interior decoration and Trinity Cathedral and bell tower.

Divine services in the cathedral

We continue to talk about the city of Bryansk, the Trinity Cathedral. Divine services there are performed daily. The reigning bishop is Archbishop Alexander of Bryansk and Sevsk (in the world Vasily Agrikov). Help him Archpriest Sergei Rysin and other priests.

On Holy Week days, Divine Services also take place in the neighboring church of the Resurrection of Christ.

On weekdays at 8:00, in addition to large church holidays, a moleben is performed in honor of Oleg Bryansky, the Reverend and the Blessed Prince of Kiev.

Every Monday, after the end of the Divine Liturgy, there is a prayer service for the Mother of God and prayer for those who are at the mercy of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Every Sunday, in the lower tier of the cathedral, at 9:00 specially for children, the Divine Liturgy is held. During this Liturgy, the priest tells the children about what is happening. Then the children take communion, drink tea with sweets, and then engage in various creative activities (modeling, carving, drawing, etc.).