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The Church of the Virgin Mary in Medvedkovo is a temple located in the north of Moscow in the Medvedkovo district. The temple is quite revered among Orthodox believers. It is visited daily by a large number of Orthodox Christians. This church is old. It has a rich and interesting history.
How to get to the temple?
Medvedkovo is a northern district, quite remote from the center of the capital, so you will have to strain a little to achieve your goal.
- You can take the metro to the Otradnoye station , and then use ground transport: bus No. 605 will take you to the Dezhneva Proezd stop, and from there it’s just a stone’s throw to the temple (however, you can still do without a five-minute walk and take the minibus No. 280 to the stop “Ulitsa Zapovednaya”).
- The second route will take you to the Sviblovo metro station , from where either bus No. 628 or the already familiar minibus No. 280 will take you to the “Ulitsa Zapovednaya” stop.
Schedule of services of the temple in Medvedkovo and shrines
The ancient church contains the following shrines:
- miraculous icon of the Intercession of the Mother of God,
- ancient icon of the “Sign” of the Mother of God,
- image of the Nine Kizitic Martyrs,
- image of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
Many Orthodox believers come to the shrines every day to pray and ask for help in various everyday difficulties. Daily services are held in the temple. From Monday to Friday, Morning Liturgy begins at 8:30 am. Services in the Medvedkovo Church on weekends and holidays. Liturgy is held at 7:00 and 9:30 am. You can get to the church by bus or metro. If you get there by bus, you will need No. 61, 71 or 628. You need to go to the stop “st. Reserved." You can also go to the Babushkinskaya metro station, and then take bus No. 605 or 181 to the stop “ul. Popular."
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History of the creation of the temple
The village of Medvedkovo was not always a simple village north of the capital. It went down in history primarily as the patrimony of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky , leader of the people's militia and one of the famous liberators of Moscow from the Polish-Lithuanian intervention. It was in honor of the memorable victory on the Yauza River, as a result of which the Poles fled away in shame, that Prince Dmitry founded a temple in his family nest in honor of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos .
At first the church was wooden, then in its place the prince ordered to build a new temple of stone, which for a long time outlived Pozharsky himself and found many rulers of the Russian land - both devout and not so devout.
They say that the famous Medvedkovo Gospel was kept here, the miniatures of which allegedly belong to the brush of Princess Sophia (unfortunately, this gospel is now considered lost).
At one time, the village of Medvedkovo, and therefore the temple, was owned by the Golitsyns and Naryshkins , Mikhail Vrubel and Valery Bryusov visited here. Throughout its existence and to this day, the church in Medvedkovo has not closed its doors to parishioners for a single day (even in the 1930s, services were regularly held in the small church).
History of the ancient temple
Construction of the temple was started in 1635 by Prince Dmitry Pozharsky himself. Its construction was started in honor of the liberation of Russia from Polish intervention and the death of his son from his first marriage, Prince Fedora. Of course, initially the southern aisle was consecrated in honor of the Monk Vrlaam of Khutyn, and the northern part in honor of Anthony the Roman.
But in 1652, according to the charter that was issued to Pozharsky’s heir, the northern aisle was reconsecrated in honor of the nine Kiziche martyrs. At present, the southern chapel is consecrated in honor of the holy wonderworker Sergius of Radonezh.
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The Medvedkovsky Altar Gospel with miniatures is of particular value in the church. According to legend, it was made by Princess Sofia. Also, the iconostasis of the church was commissioned by V. Karp Zolotarev, commissioned by Golitsyn. And the ancient gates of the temple were taken to the palace of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich.
Throughout the history of the temple, it has never been closed. According to historians, this was partly due to the fact that the temple at that time was not located on the territory of Moscow. All services before the start of the Great Patriotic War took place in the lower warm aisle. After the end of the war, the temple was repaired and services began to be held in the upper aisle.
Temple attractions
- The temple in Medvedkovo is one of the unique examples of the so-called hipped-roof architecture, characteristic of Russian churches in the 16th-17th centuries (instead of the main dome, the structure ends with a hipped roof with several sides). Two-tier bell tower, adjacent to the temple, was built much later, in the middle of the 19th century.
- The most popular icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, icon of the prophet Elijah with his life, Icon of the Mother of God “The Burning Bush” and many others.
- The temple also includes wooden chapel “Quench my sorrows” (14 Shirokaya Street, near the Medvedkovo metro station).
- Chapel of the Prophet Elijah (Dekabristov Street, 22B, Otradnoye metro station).
Architecture Features
This is one of the most unique architectural ensembles in Moscow - a tent-type structure. This is one of the last such buildings, because after Nikon’s reforms, such structures became prohibited.
The cathedral belongs to the medieval culture of Russian architecture. The building consists of two tiers: the insulated lower one, where the Church of the Sign of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located, and the upper one with the main altar of the Virgin Mary. There are two limits to it.
The temple was built in the style of tent architecture, which was very popular in the XIV-XVI centuries. The church we are studying, according to the observations of historians and art critics, has similarities with the most famous temple on Red Square - St. Basil's Cathedral. (See how to get rid of envy?)
All architectural structures of the tent type are built according to a similar scheme. An octagon is placed on the quadrangle (the base of the cathedral). It forms the basis of the tent. Despite this, the architects decorated each building so inventively that not all lay people were able to notice the similarities. A feature of such cathedrals was the absence of pillars; the entire weight of the building was supported on the walls. This explains the elongated shapes and the impossibility of building large-scale tents.
The cathedral stands on a high foundation, completed with domes. The combination of all the components of the cathedral forms a holistic image, with refined grace, harmony and airiness. The height of the tent is equal to the bottom of the cathedral.
Unlike their predecessors, quadrangles use a hipped roof. The altar represents a staircase composition completed by a chapter. On each side of the base there are rows of “kokoshniks” (onions). A pyramidal image of a tented cathedral appears before us.
The bell tower, built in a similar style, is made of two tiers. It was radically changed in 1840.
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In the first century, the galleries of the church were not covered and resembled the structure of the passages at St. Basil's Cathedral.
Not long ago, during restoration work, a carved stone was discovered on one of the facades of the bell tower. It depicts a double-headed eagle. This suggests that the royal family constantly came here.
The Gospel of 1681 is of particular value for artists, researchers of painting and architecture. It is made in the form of miniatures. The legend says that the author of the amazingly subtle and elegant work was Princess Sofia.
The iconostasis was created by masters in 1680, the work was supervised by Karp Zolotorev. The next changes were made only two centuries later, after the war.
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Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Medvedkovo in winter.
This is how parishioners see their church in the summer.
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is beautiful at any time of the year.
Interior decoration of the temple.
Useful video: about the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Medvedkovo
The Church of the Intercession in Medvedkovo hospitably welcomes parishioners. Anyone wishing to pray, confess or receive communion can visit this place.
You can, of course, pray at home, but all believers know well that after visiting a church it becomes easier not only mentally, but also physically.
Nothing can replace live communication with a temple minister. In many life situations, it is the advice of a wise mentor that points to the true path and a reasonable way out of the situation.
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By visiting the temple website, anyone can familiarize themselves with the schedule of services and choose the most suitable time for visiting.
The icons in the temple have unique powers and are capable of healing people from illnesses. Those who are suffering and in need, after spending some time near the holy images, note an improvement in their condition. The church in Medvedkovo is located in a protected area, so after the service you can stroll through the well-groomed forested area and spend time in peace, alone with nature and your thoughts.
On great Christian holidays, such as Easter, Trinity and Christmas, many visitors come to this church. After familiarizing yourself with the schedule of services of the Church of the Intercession in Medvedkovo, you can come to the service with your friends and relatives. Such spiritual leisure will definitely benefit you and your loved ones.
After the services, it will be useful to communicate with the temple servants, listen to short lectures and recharge with spiritual energy.
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There you can also buy icons, spiritual literature and souvenirs for your home, which are also recommended to be given to loved ones later. Anyone who wants to stay to serve the Lord in the reserved prayer area of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary can familiarize themselves with the vacancies in Medvedkovo.
The Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is a great Christian holiday, which should be celebrated in reverent prayer to the Mother of God. It is believed that whatever you ask for on this day will definitely come true. But you also need to pray correctly. You need to approach Virgo with pure thoughts and an open heart. Otherwise, she will see your bad thoughts and it will be considered a sin.
Important! You should not start a prayer by being disingenuous to yourself. When asking for the health of your enemies, you should in reality wish your enemies all the best. When repenting of sins and promising not to repeat bad deeds, you need to actually strive for this, and not forget about what you promised immediately after the prayer.
Scheme of the Medvedkovsky cemetery
The temple accepts orders for services. Services for seriously ill patients include:
- unction;
- confession;
- Communion at home or in hospital.
When organizing an Orthodox burial using Ritual.ru, you can submit funeral notes, order services and services:
- funeral service in church, at home and in absentia;
- funeral service;
- forty
Set for Orthodox funeral:
A veil (shroud), a body cross, a halo on the head, a cross in the hand, a piece of paper with a prayer of permission, an eight-pointed gravestone cross.
Donation for funeral services in church - average amount
During the funeral service, it is traditional to make a feasible voluntary donation, the average amount of which ranges from 2 to 5 thousand rubles.
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Sunday School
People come to God at different periods of their lives. Parents bring someone, and the child attends the temple all his life. Many come when they are quite old and want to fully join the faith. This requires new knowledge.
There is a Sunday school at the church. The temple servants invite children and adults to classes. In the lessons, students study theology, the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, the catechism, and the history of the Orthodox Church.
Students don’t just come to class like in a public school. They actively participate in the life of the temple. They take part in divine services, sing in the choir, and help priests in organizing Orthodox services.
