Znamenskaya church (Tomsk): history, schedule of services

The history of the church begins in 1593. It was then that the Uglich people, exiled to Siberia, brought the icon "Sign", from which the name Znamenskaya church took its name. The erection of the church began with a wooden church, built by the nobleman Ivan Kachalov in 1703 and named after the icon of the Mother of God.

By the end of the century, the church was already too old and was badly damaged by the fire. In 1789 it was decided to erect a stone church on this site. The builders were the descendants of the nobleman Kachalov, and construction was very slow. Only in 1803 the northern chapel of the church was consecrated, and after 7 years - the main throne.

Restoration of the Church

In October 1820, a roof burned in the church in the northern side-chapel, named after the Great Martyr Catherine. After repairs, the Znamenskaya church (Tomsk) becomes a three-table church. In the last, northern, side-chapel were icons of saints in silver salaries, with pieces of relics. In the same chapel was an ark with the relics of the martyr Varvara.

Among the shrines of the temple, a piece of the Tree of the Lord was especially valuable. According to the recollections of the parishioners, one night an icon of Christ the Savior was taken from the church. When the icon was taken out of the church, she shone brightly in the night, and she was immediately returned to the temple. During the years of the persecution of the church all the shrines were lost.

At church in 1892 for girls the parish school in which 63 pupils were trained was opened. The temple in 1912 numbered 870 parishioners. There were 156 books in the library. Guardianship was active in the church. The building of the church after the revolution was nationalized. But the religious community concluded an agreement with the authorities, and the church continued divine services.

Second birth

In 1935 the Znamensky Church (Tomsk) was closed by a decision of the authorities . History repeats: the dome, bell towers and chapels were completely destroyed. By the end of the 80s, the temple was more like an apartment house than a church. In 1984 the building was placed on the state guard as a cultural monument. In 1992 the church was returned to the ROC, and in 1994 a restoration project was ordered.

In 1996, the northern side of the temple was restored. A year later - the southern side-altar. And in December 2005 the Znamenskaya church (Tomsk) was completely restored.

Sunday School

Since 1996, the church has a Sunday school. The learning process consists of three stages: preschool, primary, primary. Pre-school children are attached to liturgical life. Training takes place in a game form. The initial stage includes the foundations of the doctrine, admission to the liturgy. Children actively participate in the life of the church, they organize contests, exhibitions for the holidays.

The main stage of education is a conscious participation in church services and sacraments, the formation of prayer skills and familiarization with the social life of the parish. The school year is from September 14 to May 24.

Rehabilitation center

The church has a rehabilitation center for women and men. Its main task is to help dependent people and restore society full citizens. After rehabilitation, the Znamenskaya Church (Tomsk) actively participates in the life of rehabilitants - it helps to adapt to social life, find work, and provides spiritual support.

The course of rehabilitation is based on the study of the Gospel. Relations in the center are based on trust, Christian love, mutual assistance. Clergymen hold talks, lectures. In the morning and in the evening, reading the prayer. Between the obedience show movies, listen to parables, hold discussions and games of spiritual content. There is a homestead garden in the center, firewood is being harvested, and premises and territory are cleaned up.

Social ministry

Within the framework of social service, the temple provides material assistance to large families, disabled people and elderly people. The Znamenskaya church (Tomsk) carries mercy ministry in the city's medical institutions: it helps medical personnel in caring for the seriously ill; Conducts conversations with women; Provides food and clothing assistance to pregnant women who find themselves in a difficult situation.

Memo about baptism

The sacrament of baptism is performed after two conversations with the baptized (godparents and native parents). Conversations are held daily in the church: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 12:00 and 13:00. Tuesday and Sunday - 13:00 and 14:00. Friday, Saturday - 12:00 and 14:00.

Znamenskaya Church (Tomsk): Schedule of the Sacrament of Baptism

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 14:00. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 15:00.

• Only an Orthodox christened Christian can become a godfather.
• For the baptism of infants, carry a cross, a christening shirt, a towel, a diaper.
• For adults baptism - a cross, a christening shirt, a towel, a sheet, slippers.
• A cross, purchased not in a church shop, must be sanctified.
• Photo and video are done only with the blessing of the priest.

Schedule of services in the Temple of the Sign (Tomsk)

• From Monday to Saturday: morning - 8:30, evening - 18:00.
• On Sunday: morning - 7:00, 9:30; Evening - 18:00.

The church is located at: Tomsk, Voykova street, 16. Phone: 51-44-92.