Temple in Perovo of the Savior of the Holy Face: history, our days

The Church of the Savior of the Holy Face in Gireyevo is his historical name. It happened from the name of the village in which it was built. Now the church belongs to the Moscow region of Perovo and it is also called the church in Perovo of the Savior of the Holy Face.

History of the temple

This temple was built by the Golitsyn princes in his estate in Gireevo. The beginning of construction dates back to 1714. It was then that Prince Golitsyn beat the brow of the great sovereign Peter I and asked him about permission to build a stone church in his mansion. The church in Perovo of the Savior of the Holy Face was built in the style of the Naryshkin Baroque, but more ascetic. This asceticism is connected with the fact that in 1712 St. Petersburg was declared the capital of the Russian Empire, and there was begun active construction, so the stone construction in Moscow was frozen.

However, the prince nevertheless built the temple, and he became a manor house of the princes Golitsyn. The prince's bed, in which princes themselves prayed separately from their serfs, also speaks of this. This is also evidenced by the tombstone, because it was here that the children of the princes were buried. In 1718, the Church of the Savior of the Holy Face in Perov, whose photo you see, was consecrated by Metropolitan Stefan Yavorsky, and here began regular worship by Priest Timofei Avakumov. Father Timothy served here for 25 years, and out of respect for this priest, the princes of Golitsyn were allowed to bury him in the temple, as also the memorial plaque attests.

New Life of the Temple

At the end of the 18th century, the estate was sold and after that often changed owners. At this time the church in Perovo of the Savior's Image of the Holy Face came to desolation and turned into a simple chapel. The new life of the temple began in 1872, when the estate was bought by the merchant of the first guild of Torletsky. His son built a settlement Novogireevo.

Despite the fact that the village was considered to be a dacha, people lived here constantly, and soon the number of residents of the village approached the level of 15 thousand. Among them there were many religious people, and they asked the metropolitan to build a new church. Metropolitan suggested reviving the existing temple. The villagers improved it and resumed the services.

Severe years of hard times

At the beginning of the 20th century, the church began a harsh time. In 1922, the Church of the Savior of the Holy Face in Gireev (Perov) was "robbed" in accordance with the decree "On the Seizure of Church Values", and on April 20, 1941, it was closed. On the territory of the temple the sniper school "Shot" was arranged. Icons served as targets for snipers. The church was scolded and destroyed.

The years of hard times have passed, and the decree of the Holy Patriarch Pimen in 1989 restored the church to the church. The first Liturgy here was served on May 18, 1991 on the day of the memory of the Great Martyr Irina. This day until now remains memorable for the parishioners. Annually on May 18, solemn worship and religious procession takes place.

Nowadays

The temple in Perovo of the Savior of the Holy Face is located next to the city hospital. This neighborhood left an imprint on parish activities, and even on the interior of the temple. Here is the first icon of 12 Healers in Moscow, where people come to pray for their health and the health of their loved ones.

Since recently, the temple has an ark with the relics of Russian saints. The northern and southern wings of the temple are thematic. The southern wing is dedicated to the Russian saints. It is here that the most valuable icons are located. For example, the icon of St. Nicholas of Myra in Miracles was preserved by one parishioner. This icon was kept at her home for 50 years from the time of the plundering of the temple until its restoration. In the north wing of the church there is a wooden carved crucifix. In it - a small ancient cross with a small piece of the tree of the cross of the Lord. The cross is very small, but very ancient. It is dated the century before last.

Divine services in the church are performed daily. Serving Matins and Liturgy. The beginning of the services at 8.30. On Sundays and holidays, early Liturgies are performed at 6.30, late - at 9.00 on the eve of the All-Night Vigil.

The Church of the Savior of the Holy Image in Perov: address

To get to the temple is very simple: the metro station "Novogireevo", the exit from the last car in the direction of Federated Avenue. The temple is located on Federative Avenue, 4a. From the street the temple can not be seen, therefore, to get to it, it is necessary to focus on the hospital. Through the gates of this hospital you can get to your destination.