From Moscow history
The Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Bryusov Lane, known to Muscovites, has not stopped its prayer service since the mid-sixteenth century. But it did not always have its current appearance. Initially it was a wooden church located on Uspensky Vrazhek. The first mention of it in historical sources dates back to 1548. In those years, the Assumption Enemy was the name given to the ravine near which the church was built. Wood is not the most durable building material. And after the fire that happened in the spring of 1629, the temple had to be rebuilt. Its construction was completed in 1634. And in general terms it corresponded to what the Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Bryusov Lane currently represents. Some changes to the temple building occurred only in the first half of the nineteenth century, when a refectory was added to it and a two-tier bell tower was reconstructed. The architectural forms of the temple gradually approached the traditions of Russian classicism.
St. Spyridon of Trimythous
St. Spyridon of Trimythous
And so let's find out a little about the saint, about what miracles he performed. Spyridon was born at the end of the 3rd century in Cyprus, from childhood he helped herd sheep, he lived a sinless and God-pleasing life. His kindness and responsiveness to people, no matter who they were, greatly attracted people. Spiridon gave shelter to those who did not have their own shelter, fed them and helped in every possible way. For his veneration of the Lord, the saint had the ability to heal incurable patients and cast out demons.
During the reign of Constantine (324-337), Saint Spyridon was elected bishop of the city of Trimifunt, from where he received the additional word Trimifunt. Being a bishop, he still continued to remain pure in soul and serve the Lord, and continued to do good deeds. As history tells, the saint took part in the first Ecumenical Council in 325. At the ecumenical council, the saint conducted a polemic with a Greek who defended the Aryan heresy (the priest Arius rejected the Divinity and the pre-eternal birth from God the Father of the Son of God and taught that Christ is only the highest creation). As a result of Spyridon's speech, the priest Arius accepted Christianity and became a defender of the faith, everyone saw the weakness of human wisdom before the Wisdom of God. On the same day, the saint proved the trinity of God, he took a simple brick in his hand and squeezed it so that fire flared up from the brick, water poured down, and only clay remained in his hand
“Behold, there are three elements, and there is one plinth (brick),” said St. Spyridon then, “so in the Most Holy Trinity there are Three Persons, but the Divinity is One.”
Miracles of Saint Spyridon
Miracles of Saint Spyridon
During his wonderful life, Saint Spyridon performed many miracles, but more, of course, after it. There was a case when there was a service in the temple, and the oil in one of the lamps was almost burnt out, and the lamp began to go out, the saint was very upset, but the Lord saw this and filled the lamp with oil. The miracles of Saint Spyridon were just beginning; an amazing incident was recorded when he entered an empty church and ordered the lamps to be lit there, and the divine service began.
At some point, the saint shouted
"Peace to all"
and suddenly, out of nowhere, he and the deacons heard many voices coming from above, with the words
"And to your spirit"
The number of voices was so great and sweet that people passing by hurried to the church to hear them better. The closer they walked, the more wonderful the singing became, but as soon as they entered it, they discovered that it was completely empty, and there was no one there except a few ministers and Saint Spyridon.
The saint also healed the seriously ill Emperor Constantine, and he had the gift of speaking with the dead. This is how he talked to his recently deceased daughter Irina, who was being prepared for burial. There was a case when a woman approached him with a dead baby in her arms and begged him for help and intercession, Spiridon prayed and the baby came back to life.
- Relics of Spyridon Trimifuntsky in Moscow
St. Spyridon of Trimifuntus
In general, he was a very unusual miracle worker, he was very simple, but with great miraculous power that came from God. At his word, the elements subsided, idols collapsed, and the dead awakened.
In the year 48 of the twentieth century, a family came to Kerkyra, where his relics lie, with their son George, who had not spoken since childhood, the mother had a dream that the boy was healed by the saint, the woman prayed to the saint for three days, when at the end of the celebration the relics were carried over the child Saint,” George spoke at that very moment. And there are a lot of such miracles, I advise you to read about the life of the saint, believe me, it’s very interesting. Believe me, the miracles of St. Spyridon do not end there; not even a thick book is enough to describe them all.
Temple name
The unusual name of the temple on Bryusov Lane is associated with the events of sacred history. The Church of the Resurrection of Christ was opened in 335, on the site of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. It is in the very place where Christ was buried and resurrected. And only the Jerusalem Temple has the right to such a name. Therefore, churches dedicated to this event in other countries are named in honor of the “Resurrection of the Word.” They are dedicated not to the most central event of sacred history, but only to the holiday in honor of it.
Where is the shrine containing the relics of the saint?
- In the middle of the 17th century, the relics of Spyridon Trimifuntsky were transferred to the city of Constantinople.
- In 1453 they were transported to the island of Corfu, where they are kept to this day.
Five times a year, celebrations take place on the island in memory of the holy wonderworker Spyridon.
The relics are considered the main relic of the island. The monk is the heavenly patron of the local people and the patron saint of the island of Corfu.
The saint's shrine is placed in a prominent place in the church and is always open. Each believer is given the opportunity to touch the relic and ask for help. Pilgrims are given pieces from the saint's slippers.
The reliquary is decorated with gold and silver brought by people who received the help of the holy saint.
The temple stands in the center of the city and can be seen from any of the most remote points of the island of Corfu.
During Soviet times
For many, it remains a mystery why, during the years of severe persecution of Orthodoxy and state atheistic propaganda in the capital of communist Russia, and then the Soviet Union, the Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Bryusov Lane did not stop serving for a single day? We should not forget that many Orthodox churches in Moscow in the thirties of the twentieth century were barbarously blown up and destroyed. But the Temple of the Resurrection was always open to believers. Some explain this fact by the unusual status of the area in which Bryusov Lane is located. It has long been home to Moscow's creative bohemia - literary and artistic figures, musicians, actors, artists. It was their participation that helped prevent the demolition of the ancient church. In particular, this merit is attributed to the great Russian director and actor K. S. Stanislavsky, whose opinion was listened to by the most influential persons of the Soviet state. But Orthodox believers see God’s special providence in the preservation of their beloved temple.
Interior decoration
The interweaving of spirituality and modernity can be seen in the use of the latest technologies in the construction of the Church of the Saint:
- the use of frescoes with floral patterns;
- interpretation of the motifs of ancient Russian masters;
- reproduction of folk religious art on the walls;
- the use of creative stylization in creating the iconostasis;
- combination of religion and philosophy;
- combination of modernity and antiquity in icon painting;
- the use of Byzantine painting on the ceiling;
- placement of icons on the side walls according to the regalia and status of the holy saints of God;
Bell tower
The repressions of the Soviet period still did not spare this ancient Moscow church. But they only expressed themselves in the fact that unique historical bells were removed and destroyed from its bell tower. For several decades, the bell tower of the temple served an exclusively decorative function. The residents of Bryusov Lane were destined to hear the bell ringing again only on February 18, 2008, on this day the main bell of the Church of the Resurrection “Archangel Michael” was consecrated again. Now in this ancient corner of Moscow you can hear the ringing of bells on all canonical Orthodox holidays.
The most important shrines
The Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Bryusov Lane, the address of which is known far beyond the capital, is the location of two especially revered shrines in the Orthodox world. First of all, this is the icon “Recovery of the Lost.” It is dedicated to the Mother of God. This work was written in the eighteenth century. But the main thing that attracts many Orthodox pilgrims to the Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Bryusov Lane is the icon of Spyridon, Bishop of Trimifuntsky. This saint, especially revered in Orthodoxy, has traditionally been the intercessor of all the poor and disadvantaged. It is believed that the image of St. Spyridon has miraculous powers. Turning to him with prayer in difficult times of life helps to gain spiritual strength to overcome the trials sent down by fate. And it is not surprising that the folk trail to this shrine is not overgrown. Sometimes pilgrims strive to reach it from afar. It is from them that you can hear the question: “The Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Bryusov Lane... How to get to it?” Those who have no one else to expect help from are coming to the miraculous icon of St. Spyridon of Trimythous. It is located to the right of the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands, in the altar part of the church.
What are they asking for?
This saint of God lived and labored 17 centuries ago in Greece, Norel labored a great deal. Through his prayers, the drought stopped and the rains fell, in need of help, and in the winter.
Wonderworker Spyridon of Trimifuntsky
Thousands of people stand in line to venerate the relics of St. Spyridon. Sometimes they have to stay overnight all night. In their prayers to believers they ask:
- well-being in the family;
- health;
- assistance on the road;
- solutions to everyday problems;
- about real estate;
- about debt repayment;
- much more.
More about prayers to the saint:
- Prayers to Saint Spyridon of Trimythous
- Akathist to Saint Spyridon
Advice! | The saint is also known as the patron saint of children. Parents offer prayers to him for their health and well-being.
Spyridon of Trimifuntsky, according to the gift given to him by God, receives and accepts prayers from all of you who persecute you
Church of the Resurrection of the Word on Bryusov Lane - how to get there?
Getting to the center of Moscow, where the temple is located, is not too difficult from anywhere in the city. To do this, take the metro to Okhotny Ryad or Revolution Square, located not far from Manezhnaya Square. And then you need to go up Tverskaya, on its left side, to Bryusov Lane. The temple is clearly visible from Tverskaya. It’s just as easy to get to it from the opposite side, from Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street. From here you can get to Bryusov Lane by turning right. The address of the temple is Moscow, Bryusov Lane - 15/2.
How to get to the temple
Route 1: from Bagrationovskaya metro station to the church in Fili - Davydkovo 200 meters, 4 minutes on foot. Route 2: Bagrationovsky passage, bus M 2, distance 370 meters, 7 minutes walk. Route 3: travel by buses M2, 130, minibuses 478 M, 254 M along Barclay Street, 510 meters, 10 minutes on foot.
Route 4: go along Bolshaya Filevskaya Street 23, bus 130, minibuses 478 M, 254 M, 510 meters, 14 minutes walk. Route 5: travel to the 51-city hospital, bus 130, minibuses 254M, 478M, 720 meters, 10 minutes on foot.
In the vicinity there are: a grocery store on Seslavinskaya Street, an MKB ATM, city children's clinic No. 30, and the Podushkin Hotel.
