Sunday, April 21, 2019

Golden Domes of a Church. Happy Easter!


Today is Easter therefore I want to show you the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in St. Petersburg. 
1721 is considered the foundation year of the monastery on the Neva river embankment. Later a new monastery church in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin was founded in 1895 in the pseudo-Russian style.
I admire the decorative facades, interesting stained glass windows and interiors of the church.


The lower part of the church is covered with gray granite. For the first time in construction the domes were lined with aluminum sheets. As you see they are of rare and original forms. I took pictures of interiors that are beautifully and richly gilded. The size of the iconostas is amazing, the walls are completely covered with paintings.



In the 1920s, all values ​​of the church were removed by the authorities, and the rest of the monks were arrested. The priceless paintings on the walls were simply painted over. Restoration work began in 1990, which is still going on.





There is an Orthodox choir during the service. Although this amazing church is not recognized as a tourist destination, I'd recommend you to visit it when you are in Saint Petersburg.



HAPPY EASTER!
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34 comments:

  1. Lowcarb team memberApril 21, 2019 at 1:33 AM

    Such a beautiful Church, the photographs are lovely to see.
    Happy Easter Wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,April 21, 2019 at 2:16 AM

    I think that all of St. Petersburg must be full of so many historical, architectural and cultural treasures we can hardly imagine.

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  3. MarijkeApril 21, 2019 at 4:27 AM

    Good moring dear Nadezda,
    What a beautiful you've made of this wonderful church!!
    Happy Easter!!!

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  4. ElaApril 21, 2019 at 9:22 AM

    Wow !! Beautiful church and all church ornaments !!
    Happy Easter !!

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  5. MaritApril 21, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    Hello Nadezda,

    The church is so beautiful! I'm glad it's beeing restored.
    Happy Easter!
    Hugs

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  6. Anne Hagman-NiilolaApril 21, 2019 at 7:05 PM

    Happy Easter Nadezda!

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  7. TeresaApril 22, 2019 at 12:39 AM

    Me encantaría verla, me parece preciosa. Besitos.

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  8. BettyApril 22, 2019 at 3:45 AM

    Dear Nadezda,
    Such riches and beauty in this wonderful church! Thank you for sharing with us. I very much appreciate viewing the historic and beautiful buildings in your city so far from where I live.
    Easter greetings from 'down under'
    Betty

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    1. NadezdaApril 25, 2019 at 9:30 AM

      Dear Betty, it's a really historic place, this monastery and church.
      happy Easter week!

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  9. Sue GarrettApril 22, 2019 at 1:18 PM

    I hope that you had a happy Easter. The church is magnificent.

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    1. NadezdaApril 25, 2019 at 9:31 AM

      Yes, I had Sue.
      Thank you and best wishes to you too!

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  10. Recep Hilmi TUFAN | rehitu.comApril 23, 2019 at 5:55 AM

    Restoration works are lasting too many years here in Turkey, too. I am suspicious about them!

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    1. NadezdaApril 25, 2019 at 9:32 AM

      Restoration works need much money and talented hands here and in Turkey, Rehitu.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. Lisa at GreenbowApril 23, 2019 at 11:12 AM

    What an awe inspiring place. It would be something to see for sure.

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  12. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥April 23, 2019 at 5:02 PM

    Hello Dear Nadezda!

    A beautiful Orthodox church. I love Orthodox temples.
    Nadezda, I hope you had a wonderful Easter.
    Hugs and greetings.
    Lucja

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    1. NadezdaApril 25, 2019 at 9:35 AM

      Lucja, Orthodox Easter is on April 28 this year.
      I hope to have nice time this day.

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  13. Laura. MApril 24, 2019 at 5:29 PM

    Me encanta Nadezda. Preciosas fotos. Gusta ver la cultura de otras religiones. Tambien visitamos en Pascua una iglesia en Salamanca.
    Espero que tu Pascua fuera buena.
    Te deseo buena semana.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. NadezdaApril 25, 2019 at 9:37 AM

      Gracia Laura, me encanta que te interesan los sitios histiricos y culturales.
      Todo lo mejor a ti y tu familia!

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  14. Tania LópezApril 24, 2019 at 10:13 PM

    Hello Nadezda,
    Beautiful church! Regardless of the religion we profess.
    Hugs!

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    1. NadezdaApril 25, 2019 at 9:40 AM

      Tania, I think we profess the same Christianity.The Resurrection of Christ is the bright festive here as well.
      Hugs!

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  15. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningApril 25, 2019 at 2:05 AM

    Thank you for sharing this Nadezda. I had seen this magnificent church when my husband and I visited St. Petersburg back in the late 1980's. I remember it being one of the most beautiful structures I have ever seen.

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    1. NadezdaApril 25, 2019 at 9:42 AM

      Wow, Lee, you've been to Saint Petersburg in late 80th!
      It's a pity we didn't meet, but maybe the next time?

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  16. outlawgardenerApril 29, 2019 at 4:22 PM

    So beautiful. I'm glad that it is being restored for future generations to admire. Happy Easter!

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  17. Southern Rural RouteJune 2, 2019 at 2:28 AM

    Absolutely beautiful church!

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