Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Krasnoyarsk: description, photo, address

In the heart of the largest historic cityRussian Federation, Krasnoyarsk, more than 100 years ago a Catholic church was built - the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, which belongs to the diocese of St. Joseph (Irkutsk city).

Here, in the walls of the church, now there is an organ hall belonging to the Krasnoyarsk Philharmonic.

This cult building is a bright architectural ensemble of the Gothic style and has a very interesting history.

Historical reference

The Catholic parish in the city of Krasnoyarsk waswas created in 1836. But only in 1855, permission was received for the construction of the temple. So, two years later appeared the first wooden Roman Catholic church in the city. In the interior of the room, an organ was established for the performance of religious services.

But for forty years the building of the temple has become unsuitableto use it for the needs of the church. Because all of his designs are dilapidated. And then before the arrival the question arose about the construction of a new building under the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Krasnoyarsk, this time from a brick.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a decree was issuedconstruction, and six years later - approved the project of the temple. Donations were collected for several years: in the west of Russia, and in the Yenisei province (the so-called territories on the Yenisei River, where the city of Krasnoyarsk is also located).

By 1911 the modern building of the church for a thousanda man of the parishioners was built, and several additional wooden premises were built for the parish school, a place for church attendants and the chancery. The construction was supervised by the architect V. Sokolovsky.

Description

In 2011, the building of the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Krasnoyarsk (photo) was a hundred years old.

At the present time, in addition to church daily services, organ music concerts also take place.

A lot of things were experienced by the building and itsparishioners for centuries of history. In difficult historical periods, the premises were seized, rented, adapted for storage and so on.

Only in the eighties of the last centuryThe church was returned to its original state: the brickwork of the facade was cleaned of whitewash, the towers were restored, which in due time were removed due to lack of need for them.

Now the hall with the organ is used as abranch of the Krasnoyarsk Philharmonic. In the walls of the church there are concerts for all comers. It is enjoyed by local residents and guests from other cities.

As for musicians, they often come herewith tours foreign organists. In general, the quality of sound, the instrument is considered one of the best in the country, and according to acoustic characteristics, the concert hall of Krasnoyarsk is the best in Europe.

Catholic Parish

As for the Catholic community, which is partiallyThis is the abode, then church services are held for several hours a day in the walls of the building, religious groups also operate (Maria's Legion, the St. Rosary Circle, youth prayer group, catechism, alpha course). Also members of the community organize various thematic conferences, there is a parish theater, there is an editorial office of Catholic radio broadcasting and a book publishing house.

In the plans of the city government for organ music concerts, to build a new room, thereby returning the building of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Krasnoyarsk) to the Catholic Church.

Schedule of services

On Mondays, the Holy Mass (the beginning at 5 pm) takes place in the church, as well as the worship of sacred gifts and prayer for the needy and sick.

From Tuesday to Saturday you can get to the Holy Mass (beginning at 17.00).

On Sunday, the schedule of services in the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Krasnoyarsk) is as follows:

• rosary (beginning at 10.00);
• the worship of the Holy Gifts (10.30);
• The Holy Mass (11.00).

Favorite place of citizens

The inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk are very proud of thisunusual and atypical for the main urban buildings of the building of the temple. His tall Gothic spiers are visible from afar. And always attract the attention of tourists, since the church is located in the center of the city.

Being near this grand building, you feel as if you are near the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. As if a piece of Europe came to Krasnoyarsk.

By the way, near the temple very often you can see wedding couples and lovers who are photographed against the background of the church. In general, this is a favorite place for local photographers.

In order to admire the church not only from the outside, but also from the inside, you just need to purchase a ticket for a concert of organ music or subscriptions for regular listeners.

The extraordinary atmosphere of organ concerts seems to be dipping every guest in the magical era of the Middle Ages. After all, music for such a tool was written just at that time.

The organ's sounds are unusually piercing and grandiose. They force not only to touch the musical art, but also awaken and lighten the soul and heart, inspire.

Information for tourists

The Transfiguration Church is located at: Krasnoyarsk, Decembrists Street, 20. Landmark: Gorky Central Recreation Park.

You can reach it by public transport, bus # 31 is going to the city center. Exit follows at the stop "Radioworks".

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