St. Nicholas Church of St. Nicholas of Myra, Zelenograd. Address, services

The Church of St. Nicholas of Myra in Zelenograd is the oldest church in the Zelenograd deanery, built at the end of the 18th century. The majestic structure with unique architecture on the outside and luxurious decoration on the inside attracts parishioners with its services and shrines.

Church of St. Nicholas of Myra in Zelenograd

Historical events

St. Nicholas Church of St. Nicholas of Myra in Zelenograd has a rich history. For the first time, a wooden church was built on the site where the temple now stands in the mid-18th century.

The initiator of the construction was Prince Alexander Golitsyn, who was personally present at its consecration in 1759. Then the church was consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas due to the fact that previously the graveyard of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was located on this very land. Later, a women's almshouse was founded under her, and small one-story houses for priests were also completed.

At the very beginning of the 19th century, a stone church was laid next to it, and 25 years later, in 1828, after its construction was completed and consecrated, the first church was completely dismantled.

In the second half of the 70s. A zemstvo primary public school functioned within the walls of the St. Nicholas Church. Services were held until the beginning of 1922, and in September and October all valuables were requisitioned from the church. Subsequently, the almshouse was also abolished.

During the Second World War, inside the building there was a station for the fire spotter of the Red Army batteries and several of his subordinates. By May 1945, the temple was partially destroyed. During Soviet times, there was a warehouse inside it, and the area around the temple was often used to organize shopping arcades.

The restoration of the temple began in the early 80s of the 20th century. and already in the summer of 1988 the first Divine service took place inside it.

Divine service in the St. Nicholas Church of St. Nicholas of Myra in Zelenograd.
The renovation of the internal and external parts was finally completed by 1994. Today, hundreds of local residents and guests of the city come to the most famous temple in Zelenograd every day.

Patronal holidays

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Miracle Worker of Myra.

Divine service at St. Nicholas Church in Zelenograd

Thousands of parishioners gather in the temple complex of Zelenograd for patronal feasts:

• December 19 is the day when the holy saint rested in the Lord;
• May 22 - the holy relics arrived in the city of Bari.

Every year on August 11, during the service, the Nativity of the Wonderworker is mentioned.

Every Thursday, icons of the Holy Wonderworker are venerated, of which there are several in the history of Orthodoxy.

Architecture, appearance

The initiator of the construction of the stone temple was Prince Alexander Dolgoruky, on whose estate a wooden church had previously been built. A distinctive feature of the new building was the presence of a bell tower in the center of the architectural ensemble.

Everyone, when they saw the temple with their own eyes, claims that the red brick building with snow-white trim stands out among modern buildings and structures. The new church was built in pseudo-Gothic style.

In addition to the church, on the territory of the monastery there is a Sunday school, a parish library and a sister’s building with cells.

Social work of residents and parishioners

The Zelenograd monastery consists of a temple, a Sunday school library and nuns' cells.

The 250-year-old shrine is the pride of the city and its emblem. For 25 years, adults and children have been learning the Law of God with Sunday school teachers.

Important! The St. Nicholas Shrine is truly a people's monastery, for many city social institutions are under its care.

Whole groups of volunteers from parishioners work here to help clean the apartments of weak and sick Christians. They prepare for Orthodox holidays and help in the rehabilitation center in working with disabled children.

Interior decoration

The temple has several chapels, which were completely restored in the likeness of the original ones:

• Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

• Resurrection of Christ.
• Saint Nicholas.
• Saint Mitrophan of Voronezh.
• Great Martyr Catherine.
• Martyr John the Warrior.

Shrines

Inside the Temple of St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, there are several unique shrines, including 3 icons depicting St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. In addition, parishioners can see the icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, the icon of the Mother of God and several unique icons in each of the church chapels.

Another distinctive feature of this place is the presence of a large number of man-made images on the walls in all parts of the shrine. These frescoes were painted by local artists.

Interesting facts and legends

There are not many unique attractions in Zelenograd, so the Church of St. Nicholas of Myra is often called the main cultural heritage of this place.

Interesting facts about St. Nicholas Church include the following statements:

• This place is the only historical architectural monument preserved within the Zelenograd Autonomous Okrug.
• It is believed that this temple was restored and put into operation as one of the first not only in the territory of the closed joint-stock company, but also in the entire Moscow region.
• On the land on which the Church of St. Nicholas of Myra was built, there was previously a graveyard.
• The temple is an object of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation.
• The image of the shrine has been the city’s coat of arms for more than 250 years.
• Tours are held inside the temple several times a year.
• Not far from the entrance to the temple, a khachkar was erected in memory of the victims of the genocide of the Armenian people.

Schedule of services in Zelenograd for Christmas

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Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in the 16th microdistrict. Archive photo "Zelenograd24"

The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Christ on the night of January 6-7. Festive services are held on both of these days. The day of January 6 is called the Eve of the Nativity of Christ (Christmas Eve), January 7 is the Nativity of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ.

Divine services in Zelenograd churches will be held:

St. Nicholas Church (Church of St. Nicholas of Myra)

6th January

• 9:00 – Liturgy, vespers.
• 16:00 – All-night vigil.

Jan. 7

• 0:00 – 1st Liturgy.
• 7:00 – 2nd Liturgy.
• 10:00 – 3rd Liturgy.
• 17:00 – Vespers.

Philaret Church (Church of St. Philaret of Moscow)

6th January

• 9:00 – Clock. Liturgy. Ninth hour. Great Vespers.
• 15:00 – Confession.
• 16:00 – All-night vigil.
• 22:00 – Confession.

Jan. 7

• 0:00 – Clock. Liturgy.
• 9:40 – Clock. Liturgy.
• 16:00 – Vespers with an akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of Her icon “Quick to Hear.”

Temple of Alexander Nevsky (Church of the Holy Blessed Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky)

6th January

• 8:30 – Funeral litany.
• 9:00 – Liturgy. Great Supper.
• 16:00 – Confession.
• 17:00 – All-night vigil.
• 23:00 – Matins with polyeleos (singing), 1st hour.

Jan. 7

• 0:00 – Liturgy.
• 8:00-20:00 – The temple is open to the public.
• 9:00 – Water Blessing Prayer Service.
• 16:00 – Matins, 1st hour.

Temple-chapel of St. Sergius of Radonezh (Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh)

6th January

• 9:00 – Liturgy, vespers.
• 16:00 – All-night vigil.

Jan. 7

• 0:00 – Liturgy.
• 17:00 – Vespers.

St. George's Church (Church of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious)

6th January

• 9:00 – Liturgy, vespers.
• 17:00 – All-night vigil.

Jan. 7

• 0:00 – Liturgy.

Let us remind you that on the night of Christmas, from January 6 to 7, buses on routes No. 400 “staged” and No. 400T will operate until 3 am. For parishioners of Zelenograd churches, buses will be provided after the end of the Christmas service: buses No. 9, 11, 29 will be waiting for them at the Philaret Church, and buses No. 1, 2, 12, 19 will be waiting for them at the St. Nicholas Church.

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Opening hours and schedule of services

The Church of St. Nicholas is open every day, seven days a week, from 08:00 to 20:00 (on Sundays and Orthodox holidays - from 06:00). Divine services are held daily according to the schedule: Liturgy from 09:00 to 10:00 and Vespers, Matins from 17:00 to 18:00. Every Thursday, with the reading of the Akathist, the icons of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker are venerated separately.

Parishioners are greeted by:

• Archpriest Pavel Glazunov.
• Archpriest Vladimir Garkusha.
• Archpriest Vasily Skorobogatov.
• Priest Artemy Dunaevsky.
• Priest Vladimir Khomitsevich.
• Priest Dmitry Popov.
• The rector of the temple is Archpriest Konstantin Mikhailov.

How to get there by car, public transport

You can get to the Church of St. Nicholas of the Archbishop of Myra in Lycia by bus following routes No. 400 or No. 400e. He stops at the station. metro station "Rechnoy Vokzal" in Moscow and in 1 hour 15 minutes. reaches the stop. “St. Nicholas Church” (previous stop “Moskovsky Prospekt”). Next, you need to cross the road and go left 50 m to the central entrance to the temple complex.

Also from the rest. near the Kryukovo railway station by bus No. 12 to the stop. "St. Nicholas Church". Travel time 40 minutes. The cost of a ticket on both buses is 55 rubles.

You can get from Moscow to Zelenograd in 1 hour 05 minutes. You need to drive along the Leningradskoye Highway towards the city of Khimki. At the E105 interchange, turn onto Moskovsky Prospect, pass the Azbuka Vkusa store and turn around in the opposite direction, then turn right onto Nikolsky Proezd, drive past the Nikolsky Cemetery, and park the car in the nearest free permitted space.

A taxi ride from Moscow to Zelenograd will cost 400 rubles. – 800 rub.

Hotels in the area

St. Nicholas Church of St. Nicholas of Myra in Zelenograd is within walking distance from most hotels in the city.

The list of the most popular places to stop for out-of-town tourists includes:

• Three-star hotel "Bonjour" at Central Ave., bldg. 251. The hotel is located 2.2 km from the city center and 22 km from the nearest international airport. You can rent an “Economy”, “Comfort”, “Business” or “Premium” room there for 2800 – 4500 rubles. The rental price includes breakfast, internet, laundry and dry cleaning services. Nearby are the Stolitsa shopping center, the Verny grocery store and a bus stop.

• Hotel "Garden Club Hotel & Spa" at the address pr-t. Central, bldg. 305 1.5 km from the central part of Zelenograd. The hotel has only “Comfort” rooms, designed for 1-2-3 people. You can rent such a room for 4600 – 5400 rubles/day. The price includes breakfast, unlimited internet and daily cleaning. Additional services (and the right to use the solarium, sauna, swimming pool and jacuzzi) will need to be paid separately. There is a restaurant on site, the menu of which consists of European and Russian cuisine. Next to the Garden Club Hotel & Spa there is a public transport stop and a grocery store.

• Hotel "Record" at Ave. Panfilovsky, 21. In this complex guests are offered accommodation:

Some rooms have a separate kitchen, and there is a café on the 1st floor of the main building daily from 08:00 to 20:00. The hotel has a bathhouse and sauna. 3 km away.

• Hotel "Stay House" at the address st. Ozernaya, 3. The hotel provides a choice of accommodation for guests in a common room designed to accommodate 8 people at a time, and in rooms of the “Family” category. The cost of a bed per day in a common room is from 500 to 700 rubles, a separate room for 2-4 people can be rented for 2500 – 4500 rubles. including free breakfast. A distinctive feature is the presence of a swimming pool on private territory. The hotel allows pets to stay in separate rooms. "Stay House" is located 5 km from the center of Zelenograd.

  
  The Stay House Hotel is a spacious mansion

• Hostel "Zelenogradsky" at 602a Pine Alley. In Zelenogradsky, potential guests are offered accommodation in an eight-bed common room, where the cost of daily rent for 1 bed is in the range of 500-600 rubles. (meals are not included in the price). The hostel is equipped with a shared kitchen, which has everything necessary so that anyone can prepare one or another dish for themselves. Internet access is available for an additional fee. The hostel is located 1.5 km from the central square of Zelenograd.

• Sac Motel at Leningradskoe sh., 42. Motel guests are offered accommodation in both shared rooms with 6 beds and private rooms for 1-2-3 people. The cost of daily rent of 1 bed in a common room is 500 rubles. Anyone can book “Standard”, “Family” and “Lux” rooms for 2000 rubles. – 4000 rub. per day (breakfast included). Free Wi-Fi is provided to guests. There is parking on site, as well as a restaurant and a sauna. The motel is located 5 km from the city center.

Also within walking distance from the temple are other main city attractions - the Museum of History and Local Lore and the Drama Theater.

There are 7 cathedrals, temples and churches in Zelenograd, each of which has its own eventful history. The St. Nicholas Church of St. Nicholas of Myra, which is considered the main temple of the Zelenograd deanery, is no exception.

War and the Bell Tower

In 1941, the abandoned St. Nicholas Church again had the opportunity to serve the fatherland. In the winter of 1941, the Germans broke through the village of Matushkino - fascist tanks ended up on the Moscow-Leningrad highway. The firing positions of our troops were located near the village of Rzhavki, and the command was in the Chashnikovo area, where they controlled battery fire from the infantry locations.

On November 30, the Nazis managed to cut off the artillery commanders from their firing positions. All the batteries seemed to go blind and could no longer fire, and the commanders could no longer control them. German tanks and infantry rushed to the firing positions. Commissar Alexey Penkov recalled this battle: on that day he was 300 meters from the firing positions, in the bell tower of the St. Nicholas Church, where a communications point was equipped. From there, Penkov adjusted the fire of our batteries - howitzers of the 7th Guards Division, and they shot at German tanks and infantry with direct fire. Half a century later, the iron “basket” where Commissioner Penkov was located was discovered during the restoration of the temple.

After the war, by the beginning of the school year in 1947, a school was reopened on the territory of St. Nicholas Church. A second floor was added to the former one-story building of the old zemstvo school - the new Rzhavskaya school became a seven-year school. Children from the villages of Elino, Matushkino, Savelka, and Rzhavka studied there. As priest Mikhail Ilyin told Zelenograd.ru, when young teachers were sent to the new school, they were going to settle them in... the church bell tower. However, by that time bats had already chosen her, and the teachers flatly refused such a neighborhood.

Then in 1948 the authorities decided to blow up the “useless” bell tower. They brought up a tractor and pulled the cables to give her direction as she fell. And yet, falling, the bell tower damaged the roofs of both buildings of the former almshouse.

Local historian Igor Bystrov gives details of the destruction of the bell tower from the words of a native of the village of Rzhavka, Pyotr Nikolaevich Ershov, in his essay “The Old Churchyard”:

“...When they began to destroy the church bell tower, old women from the St. Nicholas parish gathered and began to scold and curse the destroyers. They tied a cable around the bell tower of the St. Nicholas Church and began to destroy it with a tractor. Not on the first try, with difficulty, but they still succeeded. They say that the authorities stole the marble tombstones of the Dolgorukov princes for the graves of their relatives, having previously erased the original inscriptions. And the fence of the Nikolskaya Church was allegedly moved to Khimki (at that time the village of Nikolskoye belonged to the Khimki district), and now this fence frames the building of the Khimki City Council.”

St. Nicholas Church stood abandoned for half a century. Over the years, there has been a lot of things in it: grain was sorted there and vegetables were stored, State Circus workshops and a quarantine point for animals were located there. In the 1970s, buildings for the Iskra pioneer camp for Zelenograd children were built next to the church. The camp operated year-round - both summer and winter. It was separated from the territory of the church and the bell tower building without tiers by a fence. According to the recollections of old-timers, the camp infirmary was located in the wings of the bell tower.