Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo, Moscow. Schedule of services, history, photo, address, how to get there

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a unique temple architectural ensemble, is located in the South-West of Moscow, in Yasenevo, one of the most densely populated areas of the capital.

The majestic bulk of the Temple seemed to emerge from the depths of centuries in the midst of high-rise buildings and the noise of the metropolis, the Temple style of architecture of ancient Christianity was so organically reproduced. The magnificent interior decoration amazes with its exquisite luxury. The unique Christian shrines of the Temple give rise to a unique, reverent feeling of participation in the great mystery of Genesis.

Historical events

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo, the construction of which began on September 21, 2008, was officially opened at the end of 2015.

Preparation for construction and construction of the Temple consisted of the following stages:

2001 - decision was made on the construction of the Temple-monument to Russian soldiers;
2002 – allocation of a site for construction;
2006 – approval of all necessary improvements to the project;
2007 – obtaining permission to build a temporary Temple;
September 21, 2008 – Procession of the cross from the Temple of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, then a solemn prayer service dedicated to the beginning of construction;
November 22, 2008 – ceremony of consecration of the temporary Temple (icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear”), installation of a memorial 6-meter cross;
February 2009 – pouring of a monolithic reinforced concrete foundation;
June 30, 2009 – ceremonial ceremony for the founding of the future Temple, then laying of a memorial stone.

The completion of construction was marked by the rite of the great consecration of the Intercession Church and the Divine Liturgy, performed on December 27, 2015 by Kirill, His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', who was invited for this purpose.

The decision to erect the Temple as a monument to Russian soldiers was made in 2001 on the initiative of law enforcement and military departments, relatives and friends of military personnel who became victims of military conflicts, in which Russia has become a participant since the end of the 20th century. The Most Holy Theotokos, who covers the world with her honorable omophorion and eternally prays for peace, has always been especially revered by the Russian army.

For the first time, the appearance of the Most Holy Theotokos, spreading a fiery, lightning-like veil from her head over the inhabitants of Constantinople praying in the Blachernae Temple, is described in the Life of St. Andrew the Fool, in the Great Four Menaions. This phenomenon preceded the victory of Constantinople over the Muslim Saracens and the liberation of the city in 902 AD.

An ancient and solemn ritual

The first Divine Liturgy in the church, which was still under construction, took place on Easter night, April 19, 2009. By this time, the builders had only managed to pour the monolithic foundation slab for the future structure, as well as the concrete walls and upper floors of the basement floor. However, temporary discomfort did not spoil the holiday, and the good news of the Resurrection of Christ still filled the hearts of believers with joy.

At the end of June, the Patriarch visited the Intercession Church in Yasenevo, which was still under construction, and performed the founding ceremony for the temple. This was accompanied by prayer singing, as well as reading the Gospel and special prayers that are customary to offer at the beginning of construction. According to ancient custom, a document packed in a special capsule was placed at the base of the altar wall, in which the Patriarch personally certified the fact of performing this sacred rite with his personal signature. Construction and finishing work continued until 2015. At the end of December, the illumination of the Intercession Church in Yasenevo took place.

Architecture, appearance

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo is surrounded by a high stone fence. The area is small, very well-groomed and cozy, a real oasis in the middle of a noisy metropolis.

A small park, trimmed bright green lawns, paved paths between them, comfortable benches, 2 small fountains, two church shops (one sells candles and icons, the other sells delicious pastries) - everything pleases the eye and creates a calm, peaceful mood. The five-domed, four-footed Temple was built in the traditional Christian cross-dome style.

It was in this style that the very first Orthodox churches in Kyiv were built. The main dome crowning the church is typical for the temple architecture of Byzantium in the 11th-12th centuries; it is covered with gold, which means heavenly glory. Small blue domes with stars on them glorify the Mother of God.

The bells are installed in the two western chapters. The church has 3 porches (external porches), the main porch is located on the west side. The entire area of the Temple, including the vestibules, is 1425 m2. From the base to the domed cross, the height of the Intercession Church is 36 m.

The walls of the Temple in its lower part are decorated with white stone ornaments and carved crosses. The memorial crosses (there are 9 of them in total) were made by the best Vladimir craftsmen, who carved each cross according to the traditions of the era of the battle to which it was dedicated.

The construction of the Temple was carried out according to the design of the architect L.A. Petrova, in close collaboration with the Russian ethnographer, professor, Doctor of Historical Sciences V.I. Kozlov.

Groundbreaking of a new temple

To implement this project, the capital’s administration allocated an area adjacent to Aivazovsky Street. The paperwork and pre-project approvals took about five years. At the same time, funds needed to carry out the work were collected. Anyone who wanted could contribute the amount available to him for the so-called personalized brick. In this case, the donor received the appropriate identification, and his name was indicated on one of the bricks used during the laying of the walls. In addition, the names of benefactors were included in a special memorial list.

The day of September 28, 2008, when the Intercession Church in Yasenevo was solemnly founded, became a real holiday for many zealots of the faith. In honor of this significant event, a solemn prayer service was held, accompanied by a religious procession, the participants of which were not only future parishioners of the temple, but also numerous guests from all over Orthodox Moscow.

Interior decoration

The temple ensemble is built on 2 levels. At the top is the Church of the Intercession of the Most Pure Mother of God, the ground level is given over to the Church of the Archangel Michael, the leader of the army of the Lord and all the ethereal heavenly powers. The Lower Temple is also called “baptismal”; there is a marble font here, into which babies are lowered during the sacrament of Baptism.

Occupying the entire space, a unique project-exhibition “Icon of the Holy Land” is exhibited here, embodying the appearance of earthly Jerusalem.

The interior space of the Church of the Intercession of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, whose area is 1425 m2, forms a cross in projection. Above the main entrance inside the Temple, at a height of 8 m, there are choirs (an open gallery), where singers and musicians are usually located. The temple can accommodate up to 800 people at a time. The central space of the Temple is illuminated through windows in the main dome.

Inside, the walls are lined with Byzantine mosaics, covering more than 2.5 thousand m2. The mosaic, made according to the strict canons of Byzantine architecture, reflects the unity of the earthly world, Heaven and Paradise and personifies the appearance of Heavenly Jerusalem. Glowing, picturesquely inspired, light wall mosaic fascinates with its impeccable execution and warm color palette.

There seems to be a golden glow emanating from the walls. The floors are laid with magnificent mosaics of colored smalt, marble and black onyx and marble. According to the Bible, the banks along the rivers of paradise, the palace of King Solomon, and the Old Testament tent (tabernacle) were lined with onyx.

The mosaic covering the floor is made in the unique Cosmatesque style, named after the Roman marble maker Cosmati, who laid the foundation for unsurpassed mosaic architecture. In terms of the huge area of the mosaic, the uniqueness and beauty of the amazing internal design, the Intercession Church can compete with the best masterpieces of Byzantine temple architecture.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 02:23 + to quote book Intercession Church in Yasenevo Address: Moscow, Aivazovsky Street, between Vl. 7 and 8 Directions: metro station "Yasenevo" Church. Valid. Thrones: Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Michael the Archangel Year of construction: not earlier than 2008. Architect: Kozlov V. I., Petrova L. A. Website: https://www.hrampokrov.ru/ Coordinates: 55.615241, 37.539822 Yasenevo Moscow diocese (city ) / Paraskeva-Pyatnitskoe deanery The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo was built in the traditions of Byzantine temple architecture of the 12th century. The interior space is decorated according to Byzantine canons. All walls are covered with mosaics, recreating masterpieces of Byzantine mosaic painting. Additionally, the temple has a ground floor, the central place of which is occupied by the baptismal temple in honor of the Archangel Michael. Adjoining the church from the north are the premises of a Sunday school, a conference hall, and a bookstore. The temple is five-domed, four-pillared, with belfries located in the two western chapters. The temple has entrance porches on three sides. The main entrance is on the west side. Above the western porch, at around 8.0 m, there are choirs. The height of the basement floor built into the relief is 4.5 m. The height of the temple to the top of the cross is 36 m. The size of the central volume of the temple in the axes is 18 m x 18.9 m. Overall dimensions of the temple with vestibules are 30.9 m x 27.0 m. The total area of the temple with vestibules will be 1425 sq. m. The temple can accommodate about 800 people.

Northern gate of the church Entrance to the lower temple.

View from the north

George the Victorious. Mosaic on the northern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow). Moscow.

Apostle Peter. Mosaic on the northern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow). Moscow.

Saint Nicholas. Mosaic on the northern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

Apostle Paul. Mosaic on the northern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

Jesus Christ. Mosaic on the northern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

Mosaic on the northern façade

The cross in memory of the victory of Alexander Nevsky over the Teutonic knights in 1242 is depicted on the western facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo, Moscow.

Savior Not Made by Hands. Mosaic on the western facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

Archangel Michael. Mosaic on the western facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow)

Archangel Gabriel Mosaic on the western facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

The cross in memory of the victory of Dmitry Donskoy on the Kulikovo field in 1380 is depicted on the western facade of the church

The cross in memory of the liberation of the city of Kazan by the army led by Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible in 1552 is depicted on the southern facade of the Intercession Church in Yasenevo, Moscow.

A worship cross in memory of fallen soldiers, Orthodox Christians, who laid down their lives for faith and fatherland in the hot spots of our Motherland and beyond, at the Church of the Intercession in Yasenevo in Moscow.

The cross in memory of the military exploits of the great naval commander Fyodor Ushakov is depicted on the eastern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in Yasenevo, Moscow.

The cross in memory of the deliverance of the Fatherland from the invasion of 20 languages in 1812-1814 is depicted on the eastern facade of the Intercession Church in Yasenevo, Moscow.

The cross in memory of the glorious victories of the Russian archangel A.V. Suvorov is depicted on the eastern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo, Moscow.

The cross in memory of the soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 is depicted on the northern facade of the Church of the Intercession in Yasenevo, Moscow.

Mosaic on the north façade of the church

Staircase rise of the northern facade.

Mosaic on the western façade of the church

Mosaic image of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the western facade

View from the west.

View from the south

Chapel in memory of all fallen soldiers (under construction)

Mosaic on the southern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow)

Seraphim of Sarov. Mosaic on the southern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

Sergius of Radonezh. Mosaic on the southern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

Mother of God. Mosaic on the southern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

Christ. Mosaic on the southern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow).

John the Baptist. Mosaic on the southern facade of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo (Moscow)

Over the past three years, construction of the Orthodox Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been underway in the Yasenevo district of Moscow. Already in June 2009, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill performed the solemn ceremony of founding the Intercession Church in Yasenevo. The total area of the temple with porches will be 1425 centuries. m. Thus, it can simultaneously accommodate up to 800 people. In its basement there are premises for a Sunday school, a conference room, and a bookstore. The lower, baptismal, church of the Intercession temple complex in Yasenevo was consecrated in honor of the holy Archangel of God Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers. In accordance with the purpose of this small temple, a marble baptistery in the Byzantine style was built in its center. The rest of the space of the Archangel Michael Church is given over to the implementation of a unique project called “Icon of the Holy Land”. Here, in one place, exact copies of the five greatest Christian shrines will be collected - the Holy Sepulcher, the Stone of Anointing, the Tomb of the Mother of God, Golgotha, and the Star of Bethlehem.

View from the south View from the west

View from the east

Photo by the Author Chebotar Alexander Mirchevich Photos in the album “Church of the Intercession in Yasenevo”, author Alexander

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Over the past seven years, construction of the Orthodox Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been underway in the Yasenevo district of Moscow. The blessing for the creation of a new shrine in the capital city was given by His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Alexy II. He signed a decree appointing Abbot (now Archimandrite) Melchizedek (Artyukhin), who is also the rector of the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, the Moscow metochion of the Vvedensky stauropegial monastery of Optina Pustyn, as rector of the temple under construction. Already in June 2009, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, with special prayers, performed the solemn ceremony of founding the Intercession Church in Yasenevo. From time immemorial in Rus', all good deeds were performed not alone, but together, by the whole world. Today this pious tradition is being revived - this is how a new temple is built. The grateful memory of all the people who took part in the construction will remain for centuries within its walls. After all, in the words of St. Anthony of Optina: “If anyone is diligent... about decorating a shrine, he loses nothing, but also gains a lot... A work pleasing to God and the construction of newly holy churches. The Mother of God Herself, having appeared, informed a certain saint about this benefit that if anyone gives a single brick to the building of the Church of God, then not only will he not destroy his reward, but he will also make Her his Prayer Book.” Truly, the miracle that we are all witnessing today can be called the very fact that in just a few years, the walls of a magnificent temple rose from oblivion on the site of an excavated pit, and now large-scale finishing work is already in full swing. Each stage of construction is special in its own way, but the Divine presence always helps, strengthens and gives strength to everyone who works in such a difficult field. Together with Christianity, Rus' adopted from Byzantium the foundations of church architecture, which soon acquired national features. The architectural ensemble of the Intercession Church combines Old Russian and Byzantine traditions of the 11th-12th centuries. The type of temple is cross-domed. In its plan, it represents a vast cruciform space, where light penetrates through tall narrow windows. The main dome, covered in gold, symbolizes heavenly glory. Small blue domes decorated with stars indicate that the temple is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. For the adjacent territory, the Moscow Institute of Ecology has developed a landscaping and landscaping project that will emphasize the grandeur of the temple complex and will allow it to be surrounded by appropriate beauty and splendor. The total area of the temple with porches is 1425 square meters. m. Thus, it can accommodate up to 800 people at a time. The new temple will certainly become an architectural pearl not only of the Yasenevo district, but of the whole of Moscow. Already now it attracts the eye with its grandeur and pleases with the splendor of its interior decoration. At the moment, the lower chapel of the temple is completely finished and is already welcoming parishioners - in honor of the Archangel Michael. The exterior decoration of the temple is almost complete. Work is underway to construct a temple courtyard, in which a chapel is being erected in honor of the Prayer for the Chalice. The work on the interior decoration of the walls of the upper Church of the Intercession with Byzantine mosaics is also nearing completion. The temple, the walls of which are completely lined with mosaics, is the dream of all church muralists. In the history of culture, few such monuments have been preserved. You can literally count them on your fingers. This is explained by the labor intensity and complexity of the mosaic laying process, and the high cost of mosaic work. The Church of the Intercession is waiting for its sponsors and patrons, whose name will go down in history, such as the name of the Byzantine court figure Theodore Metochites, without whose active charitable and organizational activities such a high level of mosaics and frescoes of the Chora Monastery in Constantinople would not exist. Specialists of the highest level have been invited to carry out mosaic work in the upper church (and their front is truly huge). Suffice it to say that it is supposed to be decorated with a majestic image of Christ Pantocrator (Pantocrator) from the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Sicilian city of Cefalu (1148), created by invited Byzantine masters. This 12th-century image belongs to the best works of the Byzantine mosaic school and is one of the most beautiful images of the Lord Jesus in Christian monumental art. The fingers of the Savior’s right hand are folded for blessing; in his left hand He holds the Gospel, open on the verse: “I am the light of the world; Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). It is quite obvious that the new pearl of church architecture will be able to shine in all its glory only thanks to the common efforts of caring people. Currently, the interior space of the upper, Pokrovsky, church is still completely in scaffolding. But, despite this, ceremonial services are sometimes held there. A good tradition has become the congregational prayer of the parishioners and clergy of the new church before the start of all significant stages of construction work. The Church of the Intercession is conceived as a multifunctional spiritual and educational center. Therefore, in its basement there are premises for a Sunday school, a conference room, and a bookstore. However, here the main part is also a temple, which needs to be described separately. The lower baptismal church of the Intercession temple complex in Yasenevo was consecrated in honor of the holy Archangel of God Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers. In accordance with the purpose of this small temple, a marble font in the Byzantine style was built in its center. The rest of the space of the Archangel Michael Church is given over to the implementation of a unique architectural project, called “Icon of the Holy Land”. According to the plan, which received the approval and full support of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, here in one place are collected exact copies of the eight greatest Christian shrines - the Star of Bethlehem, the Water Carrier from Cana of Galilee, the Prison of the Lord, Golgotha, the Holy Sepulcher, the Stone of Anointing, the Tomb of the Mother of God, the Column of the Descent of the Blessed. Fire. This project has enormous spiritual, cultural and educational potential; it allows everyone who wants to touch the shrines of the Holy Land in Moscow - in the very heart of Russia! In our economically difficult times, not all people have access to regular pilgrimage trips to the main shrines of the Christian world. Not every one of us has sufficient health and free time even to make a pilgrimage to the New Jerusalem Monastery in Istra, near Moscow, where for the first time in Russian history Patriarch Nikon carried out a similar project. But now every Muscovite and guest of the capital has the opportunity to venerate the great Christian shrines without leaving the capital. Much has already been done, but much remains to come. Faith without works, according to the apostle, is dead (James 2:20). For our faith to be alive, we need to do good deeds. And every working person must keep in mind that work is blessed by God, among other things, because the results of this work can and should be used for the benefit of one’s neighbor. This, in fact, is what all charity is built on. The construction of the Church of the Intercession became possible only thanks to the unceasing prayers of its parishioners to God, as well as the selfless help of those benefactors who continue the pious traditions of patronage that developed in pre-revolutionary Russia. Only through joint efforts, when material investments are combined with hard work and fervent prayers of people, is it possible to complete this grandiose undertaking. If spiritual life blossoms, then the fruits of this blossoming displace from human life everything that we suffer from - evil and untruth in personal and family life, in public relations, because where God is, there is hope, faith, and love . https://www.hrampokrov.ru/temple/history/ https://sobory.ru/article/?object=08859 Virtual tour https://www.hrampokrov.ru/temple/virtour/
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Shrines

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a parish of the Moscow city diocese created several years ago in the densely populated metropolitan area of Yasenevo (South-Western Administrative District), has unique shrines.

In the conch above the altar apse, the majestic figure of Christ Pantocrator, made in the form of a mosaic composition with an area of 45 m2, amazes the imagination. The Savior shining with gold from above vigilantly looks at those praying, listens to them and blesses them.

Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo, figure of Christ.

In the stunning project “Icon of the Holy Land,” located in the basement Church of the Archangel Michael, copies of the most iconic objects of the Holy Land, the most sacred symbols of Christianity, preserving the memory of earthly life and the tragic atoning sacrifice of the Son of God were created.

Namely:

marble Edicule (tiny chapel over the Holy Sepulcher);
Stone of Confirmation (after being removed from the cross, His body was anointed with myrrh on this stone);
the infamous Golgotha, where the Savior was crucified on the cross;
Star of Bethlehem (14-pointed Silver Star, marking the place of the Nativity of the Savior);
marble Tomb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

They are made of real Jerusalem marble, absolutely identical in shape and size to the originals, consecrated with prayers and the sacred Holy Fire from the Edicule of the Holy Sepulcher.

In addition, the following are stored here:

a copy of the stone water-bearing vessel in which the miraculous transformation of water into wine took place in Cana of Galilee, according to the will of Jesus;
a copy of the dissected column of the convergence of the Holy Fire.

Here on the stand are exhibited the most valuable archaeological and historical artifacts from the Promised Land:

an alabaster vessel (such vessels were used to store myrrh, a consecrated fragrant oil);
particles of holy land from Jerusalem;
a spear (this is how Longinus, a Roman soldier, pierced the heart of the crucified Jesus);
a piece of silver (Judas betrayed Christ for 30 pieces of silver);
mite (the poor widow put 2 such coins in a begging vessel in the Jerusalem Temple).

Each copy of the shrine is equipped with a tablet with a detailed description. These shrines provide an opportunity to touch with your heart the image of Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, to feel the real presence of God in your life.

Patronal holidays:

Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary - October 14;
Archangel Michael - November 21;
Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” - November 22.

Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

On December 27, 2015 , on the 30th Sunday after Pentecost, the Holy Forefather, His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill performed the rite of great consecration of the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Yasenevo, Moscow (Litovsky Boulevard, 7A) and led the service of the Divine Liturgy in the newly consecrated church .
How to get there by public transport: Yasenevo metro station, two stops towards the center to the temple, trolley 85, bus 642, 654

Throne(s): in the lower temple in honor of the Archangel Michael

History: construction began in 2008, the temple was put into operation in December 2013.

In the lower church there is a unique project “Icon of the Holy Land” with a recreation of the Edicule of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, Golgotha, the Stone of Anointing, the place of the Nativity of Christ in Bethlehem, the chapel of the Mother of God; in the upper temple there is a Byzantine-style mosaic instead of frescoes; almost the entire temple from top to bottom has mosaic scenes.

Architectural style: the architecture of the Church of the Intercession is conceived as a recreation of the lost appearance of ancient Kiev churches (the early Christian period of Russia) with minor author's changes, inevitable provided that the requirements of modern life are met (in particular, the central chapter repeats almost exactly the dimensions, proportions and lost details of St. Sophia of Kiev) . The domed central cross (unpreserved, no analogues have survived) is a figment of the imagination: such crosses could decorate significant churches in Ancient Kyiv and Byzantium)

Shrines: shrines of the Holy Land - Edicule, Golgotha, Stone of Anointing, Column of the Holy Fire, Star of Bethlehem, Chapel of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Divine services: daily, in the morning from 06:30, in the evening from 18:00 - weekdays; On Saturday - in the morning from 08:40, in the evening - from 17:00; On Sunday - in the morning -06:30, 08:40, in the evening - 17:00

Divine services (summer schedule): daily, in the morning from 06:30, in the evening from 18:00 - weekdays; On Saturday – in the morning from 08:40, in the evening – from 17:00; Sunday – morning -06:30, 08:40, evening – 17:00

Divine services (winter schedule): daily, in the morning from 06:30, in the evening from 18:00 - weekdays; On Saturday – in the morning from 08:40, in the evening – from 17:00; Sunday – morning -06:30, 08:40, evening – 17:00

Divine services (Lent): daily, in the morning from 06:30, in the evening from 18:00 - weekdays; On Saturday – in the morning from 08:40, in the evening – from 17:00; Sunday – morning -06:30, 08:40, evening – 17:00

Sunday school: yes

Social service: yes

Source: https://uzvikariatstvo.ru/hramdatanew.php?id=28

Interesting facts and legends

Main facts of interest to everyone visiting the Church of the Intercession of the Most Pure Theotokos for the first time:

In 2001, a decision was made to build a Temple in memory of the fallen Russian soldiers. The development site was allocated in 2002. However, construction began only in 2008. Approval, organizational and preparatory work lasted for almost 6 years. Construction was completed in 2015.
During the construction of the Temple, anyone could become the owner of a personalized brick, with a certificate attached; the owner’s name was also applied to the brick. Personalized bricks were laid into the walls of the future Temple, thus perpetuating the names of those who contributed to its construction. The names of the donors have been mentioned at every church service since then.
This Temple is one of the youngest in Russia; its consecration took place in December 2015. But already in 2013, services began here.
The temple was built in the ancient traditions of Russian temple architecture, which adopted the dome-cross shape from the famous Byzantine masters.
Unique copies of the main five holiest Christian relics are kept here. They can be seen by everyone who does not have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, see them live and touch the shrines in Jerusalem.
Even before the completion of construction, in 2014, the Temple received a diploma as the best among completed projects in the religious sphere.
12 bells were cast and raised to a height of 30 meters, the largest of which weighs 4.5 tons. The words of prayers are engraved in the upper part of the bells: “Praise God in His saints, to confirm His power,” “When you hear my voice, do not harden your hearts.” yours." The bells are decorated with images of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God and the most revered Orthodox saints.
The main dome is covered with a layer of gold leaf, symbolizing the light of Divine Mercy.
Festive services in the Church of the Intercession are held according to the type of the Jerusalem service, in recognition of the value of the architectural exhibition “Icon of the Holy Land” in the lower church of Michael the Archangel.
The restoration within the walls of the Temple of famous Christian relics associated with the earthly hypostasis of the Savior and his mother the Mother of God was accomplished according to the plan and under the strict leadership of Archimandrite Melchizedek, the rector.
Archimandrite Melchizedek received the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh, III degree, from the hands of Patriarch Kirill, for his invaluable contribution to the construction of the Temple.
Photo/video filming inside the Temple is permitted, as evidenced by the sign “Photos and videos are welcome.” Usually, in operating Christian Temples, taking photographs and filming videos is strictly prohibited.

The Temple operates:

baptismal marble font (in the basement of the lower Temple);
Library of Christianity;
choir;
Sunday School;
family club “World of Friendly Family”;
discussion club “Believe it or not”;
youth organization "Pokrov" (social activities).

There are also mosaic and jewelry workshops at the Temple.

In addition, a lot of social work, charitable and missionary activities are carried out:

visiting nursing homes;
assistance to orphans;
targeted assistance to those in need, large families and families with disabled people;
work with prison inmates in need of spiritual cleansing, constant correspondence with them;
regular meetings with young people and schoolchildren.

The Temple offers interesting thematic excursions, which can be booked here, on the spot, or by calling in advance. The schedule of excursions can be found on the official website of the Temple.

Features of the temple

According to Orthodox traditions, a letter was placed at the base of the altar wall, which in turn was packed in a special capsule. The Patriarch himself signed this document confirming the consecration of the construction. Generally speaking, the architecture was made in the style of Byzantine architecture of the 12th century.

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The entire building is decorated in accordance with all its traditions. But this is not a feature either. The main value and feature of the Intercession Church are the shrines that are stored in it. The lower part of the baptismal church is made, like the entire building, in the Byzantine style. In the center it is equipped with a marble baptistery.

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The rest of the space is a composition called “Icon of the Holy Land.” The composition consists of an imitation of the five main shrines of Orthodox Christianity:

Holy Sepulcher, Stone of Anointing, Tomb of the Mother of God, Golgotha, Star of Bethlehem.

Also here are the relics and icon of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom. There is a Sunday school for children and a youth organization called “Pokrov” at the church.

It should be noted that the new church became a reality only thanks to the prayers of parishioners and the help that was brought voluntarily. The temple contains a large number of holy icons that work real miracles. A large number of Orthodox believers visit it every day.

Opening hours and schedule of services

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo is open to parishioners:

6.00 – 19.00 – on weekdays;
8.00 – 20.00 – Saturday, Sunday.

Divine services are held daily in the Temple. Monday to Thursday:

7.30 – Matins, Liturgy;
18.00 – Vespers, prayer service.

On Friday:

6.30 – Matins, liturgy, prayer service;
17.00 – funeral matins (parastas).

On Saturday:

8.40 – hours, confession, liturgy, memorial service;
16.40 – prayer before confession;
17.00 – all-night vigil.

On Sunday:

6.40 – hours, confession, liturgy;
8.40 – hours, confession, liturgy;
17.00 – Vespers, Akathist to the Mother of God.

On Patronal Feasts, a large solemn service is held with the participation of the invited Patriarch Kirill, a procession of the Cross, blessing of water and anointing. On major Christian holidays, the Temple is open from 6.00 to 20.00, services are held with the sacrament of general confession, communion and confirmation.

The following sacraments are performed in the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin:

baptism (sanctification and initiation into Orthodoxy);
weddings (blessing of family and birth of children);
anointing (setting on the path of spiritual life);
repentance (forgiveness and liberation from sins);
communion (Eucharist, union with Christ);
consecration of oil (unction, which provides healing from physical and mental ailments);
priesthood (the chosen believer is given the right to perform the sacraments and shepherd the flock of God).

Excursion to the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

On a fine Sunday afternoon after the Divine Liturgy, a combined team of Iveron pilgrims (parishioners, Temple workers and children's Sunday school students), led by the Regent and spiritually strengthened by Father Dimitri, went to the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Yasenevo.

The excursion turned out to be interesting and informative, here’s how one of the participants in the trip, Tatyana, spoke about it:

“Already from a distance we saw a huge blue and white Byzantine temple, its sparkling golden dome and small blue domes, indicating that the Temple is dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos.

We were eager to immediately see the splendor of the Temple’s decoration, but our guide Elena led us to a modest stand, on the shelves of which were unique items brought from the Holy Land. They were used in everyday life during the historical era during the life of the Savior.

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On this day we had the opportunity to venerate the Shrines of the Holy Land. In the Lower Baptismal Church of the Archangel Michael, copies of the greatest Shrines are collected: the Bethlehem throne, the prison of the Lord, Calvary, the Stone of Anointing, the Holy Sepulcher, the Tomb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Water Carrier from Canna of Galilee and the Column of the Holy Fire. Each copy contains particles of Earth from Holy Places.

Then we went up to the Upper Temple and were amazed at the splendor of the interior decoration, the synthesis of all arts: architecture, fresco painting, mosaics, icon painting, stone carving. We found ourselves in a Byzantine temple of the 12th century. Particular attention was drawn to the mosaic composition with the image of Christ in the Altar apse.

Central apse of the Upper Temple

For the first time we saw the Temple, the walls of which are completely lined with mosaics. Elena spoke about the few such monuments that have been preserved in cultural history. The new Temple erected in Yasenevo revived the traditions of Byzantine canons.

Arch on the choir

The walls and floor of the Temple with classical Byzantine ornaments are lined with mosaics of marble, onyx, and smalt. We remembered the biblical story that the banks of the rivers of paradise were lined with onyxes, the Old Testament tabernacle and the magnificent temple of King Solomon were decorated.

Wedding. View from the choir

Elena’s story was interesting about her personal memories of the construction of the Temple, about how many people took part, about the return of people to their spiritual roots. The construction of the Temple became possible thanks to incessant prayers, the efforts of Archimandrite Melchizedek, and the selfless help of benefactors.

Archimandrite Melchizedek (rector of the temple)

Not everyone manages to get into the domed room; people come here only with a guide. They explained to us the labor-intensive mosaic technique, showed us materials and pieces of various mosaics. Great love for God was invested in this work of creating the Temple.

How to make a mosaic

At the end of the excursion, we examined the external appearance of the Temple and the white stone ornaments. A special theme of the external appearance of the Temple is the nine memorial Crosses. They were carved by craftsmen from Vladimir in memory of fallen soldiers and victories, marked by the special patronage of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Heavenly Forces.

Thanks to everyone who gave us the opportunity to touch the relics of the Holy Land in Moscow!

Important

The most persistent pilgrims

Our group expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the guide Elena, who accompanied us, Father Dimitri and regent Tatiana, who pleased us with the singing of the Easter troparion in a beautiful Byzantine chant.”

Photo gallery of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

The most persistent pilgrimsIconostasis of the lower Temple with an embroidered curtain Decorative bird on the temple fenceSymbols of the evangelists on the columns Altar curtain embroidered by nuns from YekaterinburgCross over the Royal Doors of the Upper Temple Central apse of the Upper TempleResurrected soul Fresco "Creation of the World" on the choir of the Upper TempleFresco "Creation of the World" on the choir of the Upper Temple Main dome of the Nativity of Christ. Below – Apostle Paul Main dome Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord “Assurance of Thomas” Arch in the choir Wedding. View from the choir How mosaics are made Detail of mosaic ornament Mosaic ornament Lower Temple, general view Lower Temple, FontLower Temple, Font Lower Temple, FontIn the dungeon of Christ Northern exit. Protection of the Blessed Virgin MaryDetail of the ornament Our group listens to the guide ElenaArchimandrite Melchizedek (rector of the temple)

Source: https://vratarnica.ru/ekskursiya-v-xram-pokrova-presvyatoj-bogorodicy-v-yasenevo/

Contacts

The rector of the Temple is Archimandrite Melchizedek (Artyukhin). He holds patronal feasts, organizes meetings with activists of the Intercession youth movement, gives sermons, appears on television, has many published works on religious issues, where he reflects on the meaning of life, marital duty, the concept of sin, repentance and forgiveness, and the incredible power of prayer. , coming from a pure heart.

Contact details of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary:

address: Litovsky Blvd., 7a, Moscow, 117593;
telephones: ; ext.433; (for ordering excursions);
e-mail: [email protected] _ru;
website: https://www_hrampokrov_ru.

By phone you can order a delicious, authentic home-cooked meal with amazing baked goods. On the official website of the Temple you can find out the latest news from the life of the Temple, find out the schedule of services, and also take an amazing virtual tour of the Temple.

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Schedule of Divine Services

ATTENTION! CONVERSATIONS BEFORE PERFORMING THE SACREMENT OF BAPTISM:

Parents and godparents of minor children must undergo 2 conversations before the Sacrament of Baptism.

The FIRST conversation takes place in the Church of the Intercession on Sundays at 11.00

The SECOND conversation takes place in the Church of the Intercession on Saturdays at 11.00

Adults who wish to be baptized must additionally undergo 2 conversations with a priest, by agreement.

You can download the schedule from the link at the bottom of the page.

SEPTEMBER

September 1	8.00	Liturgy. Requiem service. Martyr. Andrew Stratelates
Saturday	17.00	All-night vigil.
September 2	7.00	Early Liturgy. 14th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday	7.45	Water Blessing Prayer.
9.00	Liturgy. Prayer service before the start of the school year.
September 5	7.00	Matins. Commemoration of the Feast of the Assumption
Wednesday	8.00	Liturgy.
6 September	7.00	Matins. Transfer of the relics of St. Peter
Thursday	8.00	Liturgy.
September 7
17.00	Akathist to the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
8 September	8.00	Liturgy.Panihida.Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
Saturday	17.00	All-night vigil.
9th of September	7.00	Liturgy. 15th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday	7.45	Water Blessing Prayer.
9.00	Late Liturgy.
10 September
Monday	17.00	All-night vigil
11 September	8.00	Liturgy. Beheading of John the Baptist
Tuesday	(fast day)
12-th of September	7.00	Matins. Blessed Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky and
Wednesday	8.00	Liturgy. Daniil of Moscow
September 14	7.00	Matins. Beginning of the indictment, Church New Year
Friday	8.00	Liturgy.
17.00	Akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 15th	8.00	Liturgy. Requiem service. Martyr Mamanta
Saturday	17.00	All-night vigil.
16 of September	16th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday	7.45	Water Blessing Prayer.
9.00	Liturgy.
September 19	7.45	Matins. Miracle of the Archangel Michael in Khoneh
Wednesday	9.00	Liturgy. (school Liturgy)
September 20
Thursday	17.00	All-night vigil.
September 21	9.00	Liturgy.
Friday	17.00	Akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 22nd	8.00	Liturgy. Requiem Service. Saturday before the Exaltation.
Saturday	17.00	All-night vigil.
23 September	7.45	Holy Moleben. 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday	9.00	Liturgy. before the Exaltation
September 24	7.00	Matins. Venerable Silouan of Athos
Monday	8.00	Liturgy.
September 26
Wednesday	17.00	All-night vigil.
September 27	7.00	Early Liturgy. Elevation of the Honest and
Thursday	9.00	Liturgy. Life-giving Cross of the Lord
September 28
Friday	17.00	Akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 29	8.00	Liturgy.Panihida.Vmts.Euphemia
Saturday	17.00	All-night vigil.
September 30th	7.00	Liturgy. 18th Sunday of Pentecost
Sunday	7.45	Water Blessing Prayer.
9.00	Late Liturgy. Mcc. Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia.

How to get there by car, public transport

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo is located behind the former Hanoi cinema (today it is the Inspiration Center), in the inter-highway space, on the street. Aivazovsky. The nearest metro station is Yasenevo. If you are traveling from the center, it is better to immediately get into the first carriage. From the Yasenevo metro station towards the center there are 2 stops by bus No. 642, No. 654 or trolleybus No. 85.

You can walk from the metro to the Temple:

up the street Yasnogorskaya;
Perekrestok store;
CC "Inspiration".

There is a Temple right behind it; the whole journey will take only 10-15 minutes. You can get to the Temple by private car. MKAD - exit onto Profsoyuznaya Street, then turn onto Novoyasenevsky Prospekt, then onto Litovsky Boulevard, go to st. Aivazovsky, turn left at the intersection, the Temple will be in 200 m.

You can take another route:

MKAD;
turn onto Karamzin passage;
turn onto Golubinskaya Street (left);
Yasnogorskaya street (to the right);
turn onto the street Aivazovsky.

There is quite a large convenient parking lot next to the Temple; if the spaces in front of the entrance are occupied, you can drive a little further and there will definitely be a place there.

Sights and shrines of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

There are temples that are interesting for their rich history and with which many legendary events are associated.

But there are those who cannot boast of a rich past, and at the same time they confidently occupy a prominent place in the spiritual life of the Orthodox Church.

These include the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary , recently erected in Moscow on the quiet Yasenevskaya Street of Aivazovsky. I want to tell you about this interesting temple.

Where is

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo is located at the address: Moscow, Litovsky Boulevard, 7a.
Phone +74954252881.

To get to the Intercession Church, you should take the metro to the Yasenevo . It is advisable to take the first carriage if you are coming from the center. After getting off at the station, move up Yasnogorskaya Street. After passing the Perekrestok store, you will see a cultural store, behind which the purpose of your trip is located.
It is convenient to get to the temple by private vehicle. If you are coming from the Moscow Ring Road along Union Street, turn onto Novoyasenevsky Prospekt , then onto Litovsky Boulevard and proceed to Aivazovsky Street . Turn left and after two hundred meters you will reach your destination. You can also turn off the Moscow Ring Road onto Karamzin Passage, then left onto Golubinskaya and right onto Yasnogorskaya, which will smoothly flow into Aivazovsky.

From Monday to Friday the temple is open to the public from 6 am to 7 pm, on Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm.

Schedule of services at the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

Services in the temple are held:

On weekdays - at 6:30 in the morning, at 18:00 in the evening;
On Saturday – at 8:40 am in the morning, at 17:00 in the evening;
On Sunday - at 6:30 and 8:40 in the morning, at 17:00 in the evening.

Interesting facts from the history of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

At the very beginning of this century, parishioners of the Moscow Yasenevo district were faced with the problem that the existing Orthodox churches were not able to accommodate all the believers.
In this regard, it was decided to build a large temple. The site for construction was allocated already in 2002, but various approvals and preparatory work dragged on for more than five years. As a result, construction began in 2008.
Private donations were attracted to finance the construction of the Intercession Church.
Including the original format of charitable assistance - “per brick”. Everyone who donated for the construction of the church thus acquired a personalized brick, which was laid into the future building. Thus, the walls of the temple now keep the names of everyone who contributed to this matter.
The Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Yasenevo was consecrated in December 2015.
It is noteworthy that the building of the modern temple is made in the traditions of Russian architects of the 11th-12th centuries, adopted in turn from Byzantine masters.
It has a cross-dome shape, four pillars. The temple is crowned with five chapters. The main one is gilded, the four small ones are blue with stars, symbolizing the Virgin Mary. The interior walls of the temple are decorated with mosaics, and this was done according to the strict canons of Byzantine masters.
In the lower church there is a unique exhibition called “The Holy Icon of the Earth”.
Here are collected copies of five shrines that are especially revered in Christianity: Golgotha, the Star of Bethlehem, the Holy Sepulcher, the Stone of Anointing, the Tomb of the Virgin Mary, as well as the Water Carrier from Cana of Galilee.
In 2014, when construction had not yet been completed, the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo became the best in the competition for the best implemented project in the investment and construction sphere among religious buildings.

Photo of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

The Intercession Church in Yasenevo immediately impresses with its majestic beauty.

Light colors predominate in the interior decoration of the temple. The mosaic images of the temple impress with their originality and diversity.

The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo and its famous shrine - the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo and its Lower Church. Mosaic temple image at the entrance to the lower temple of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary under construction in Yasenevo. The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo looks stunning at night. The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo taken from a bird's eye view.

Video - Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yasenevo

My stay at the Pokrovsky Temple in Yasenevo left a pleasant feeling. On the one hand, you understand that the temple is very young, and this can be seen from the technical details. On the other hand, looking at all this splendor, it seems that he emerged in the middle of a modern metropolis from the depths of centuries.

Majestic architecture, beautiful and meaningful design, unique Byzantine mosaics - all this makes the Intercession Church in Yasenevo particularly attractive. I was especially impressed by the exhibition of Christian shrines. What do you like most about this temple? I’m waiting for your opinion in the comments.

Source: https://www.lifejourney.club/evropa/russia/religion/tserkvi-xramy-sobory/moskvy/xram-pokrova-presvyatoj-bogorodicy-v-yasenevo.html

Hotels in the area

The small cozy hotel "Uzkoe" is located in the Yasenevo district at the address: 117593, Litovsky Boulevard 3A, 20 km southwest of the center of Moscow, just 15 minutes. walk from the Yasenevo metro station. The trip to Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports takes 40 minutes. The hotel is built in the monumental style of Soviet construction, the interior of the rooms is designed in a restrained style, in warm colors.

The hotel has the following rooms:

type of number	Area, m2)	accommodation	Room rate per night (RUB)
double room TWIN (2 beds)	30	2	3 500
Single Room	16	1	2 500
single suite	33	3	6 000
three-room suite	102	2	14 000
Deluxe Suite "Edem"	75	2	19 000

The hotel offers:

free parking;
24-hour front desk;
luggage office;
high speed Wi-Fi;
buffet breakfast;
ATM.

Balconies from each room overlook Bitsevsky Park. Reviews about the hotel are very different. But the main advantage of the hotel is its location in a quiet place, in a park. And the budget price is attractive. A 2-room apartment with an area of 54 m2 is located at the address: Litovsky Boulevard 18, Moscow, Russia, in an apartment building.

It is 16 km from the center of Moscow, 12 km from Bitsevsky Park and 18 km from the Luzhniki Stadium. The nearest metro station is only 10 minutes away. leisurely walk. Free street parking is located very close by. There are 2 sofa beds in the living room, 1 double and 1 single bed in the bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with all necessary household appliances.

There is a washing machine, refrigerator, microwave, high-speed Wi-Fi. Balcony overlooking the courtyard. Pets are allowed. Cost from 8400 rub. per day. Apartment on Litovskiy Bulvar 18, located at 18 Litovskiy Bulvar, is a private apartment in an apartment building.

Distance (km) to the nearest iconic places of the capital:

Bitsevsky Park	Donskoy Monastery	Boring Garden	Tretyakov Gallery	Luzhniki Stadium	Luzhniki Stadium	Museum of I.I. Pushkin
12	14	14	17	18	18	20

The apartment has a cozy spacious bedroom, LCD TV with satellite TV, bathroom with shower, washing machine, fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator.

Amenities offered:

free parking;
high speed Wi-Fi;
Pets are allowed.

The place is very calm, close to shops, metro, ATMs, church, water park. There is a well-equipped children's playground in the yard. There is a ski base within walking distance where you can rent skis and ski on a well-equipped slope. The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, erected as recently as 2015 in Yasenevo, does not have an eventful ancient history.

And yet, he immediately began to occupy a prominent place in the life and activities of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is gratifying to realize that Christian traditions are being revived in Russia.

The construction of new Orthodox churches, the restoration and restoration of old ones, the active participation that the Russian people take in this process, show that the Russian people have not lost their faith. Faith capable of resisting evil, violence, propaganda of sin and depravity. A great future, bright and beautiful, awaits such people.