There are many saints and ascetics of the Tambov land who during their lifetime actively participated in the life of the Tambov diocese. Many of them suffered for their faith.
Hieromartyr Metropolitan Vladimir of the Epiphany served in the cathedral of the city of Kozlov, which also belongs to the Tambov Metropolis.
1992
this year the executed Metropolitan Vladimir of Epiphany was canonized
He was found shot not far from the temple. The life feat of this man was completed by a terrible death. His relics were found in 1992.
The Tambov diocese is one of the dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church. This diocese unites all parishes and monasteries that are located in the Tambov region.
Trinity Church in the city of Tambov belongs to the Tambov diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. Photo: s1.fotokto.ru
The Tambov diocese was founded in 1682 by decree of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich
The diocese was founded in 1682 by decree of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich. This happened under Patriarch Joachim. At the very beginning of the creation of the diocese, it included the following cities: Tambov, Kozlov, Borisoglebsk.
It was believed that at the end of the 17th century the Tambov diocese played a large role in strengthening Orthodoxy in the Don. Temples and monasteries were built in many places.
The Tambov diocese was created thanks to the decree of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich. Photo: i.pinimg.com
In 1700 the diocese was closed. What remained was given into the possession of the Ryazan diocese. Then to the Voronezh diocese. In 1723, the Tambov diocese was transferred to the Moscow Synodal Office.
But it was very difficult to manage such a diocese from a distance, so they began to raise the question of the diocese becoming independent again.
DIOCESE OF TAMBOV
E PARCHY OF TAMBOV Russian Orthodox Church, an ecclesiastical administrative territorial unit headed by a bishop. Founded in 1682, abolished in 1700, founded again in 1758. It united parishes and monasteries in the territory of the Tambov province, since 1943 - the region, since December 2012 - Tambov, Rasskazovsky, Bondarsky, Pichaevsky, Znamensky, Tokarevsky, Mordovian and Sampursky districts of Tambov areas. Since 2012 it has been part of the Tambov Metropolis. Cathedral city - Tambov. Cathedral - Spaso-Preobrazhensky. The administrator of the diocese is Theodosius (Vasnev), Metropolitan of Tambov and Rasskazovsky.
Founded in 1682 by decree of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich under Patriarch Joachim. Included were the cities of Tambov, Kozlov, Borisoglebsk with 160 churches in them and their surroundings. In the 17th century, it played an important role in the spread and strengthening of Orthodoxy on the southern outskirts of the Russian state. Bishop Pitirim (1685–1698) made a significant contribution. In 1700 it was closed and came under the jurisdiction of the Ryazan diocese, from 1720 - to the Voronezh diocese, from 1723 - to the Moscow Synodal Office. In 1758 it was restored by decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna with the inclusion of the cities of Dobry, Krasnoslobodsk, Temnikov, Kerensk, Narovchat, Verkhniy and Nizhny Lomov, Troitsk, Korsun. Since 1764, after the borders were changed, they included Tambov, Kozlov, Penza, Borisoglebsk, Dobry, Kerensk, Nizhny and Verkhny Lomov, Insar, Mokshansk, Krasnoslobodsk. In 1779, Temnikov, Narovchat, Saransk, Troitsk, Morshansk, Spassk, Kirsanov, Ranenburg, Serdobsk, Kuznetsk, and Chembar were added to them. It remained within these borders (22 cities with a district) until 1799, when its territory was brought into line with the boundaries of the Tambov province created in 1796. The borders of the Tambov diocese were finally established by 1803 and did not go beyond the borders of the Tambov province (Tambov, Borisoglebsky, Usmansky, Kozlovsky, Lipetsk, Lebedyansky, Shatsky, Morshansky, Elatomsky, Temnikovsky, Spassky, Kirsanovsky districts).
At the end of the 18th–19th centuries. a network of religious educational institutions has been created that have increased the educational level of the clergy. In 1861, Saint Theophan the Recluse (Bishop of Tambov) founded the periodical “Tambov Diocesan Gazette”. In 1914, celebrations were held in Tambov on the occasion of the canonization of Saint Pitirim, Bishop of Tambov, the Wonderworker. In 1911 the diocese was divided into 59 deanery districts. It had 1,175 parishes, 11 men's and 12 women's monasteries, 4 women's communities.
With the establishment of Soviet power in the Tambov province in 1918, persecution of the Church began. Despite the protests of believers, church relics and valuables were confiscated, churches and monasteries were closed and destroyed, clergy, monastics and lay people were persecuted. According to 2011 data, in 1935–1941, 368 clergy were repressed, of which 199 were shot. In the 1930s, the diocese was practically destroyed. Since the 1990s, a search has been conducted for the names of those who suffered for their faith in Christ, and new martyrs are venerated. A worship cross was erected in the Kazan Monastery in memory of the victims of repression.
The revival of diocesan life began in 1943 with the opening of the Intercession Cathedral in Tambov (see: Church of the Intercession), which remained the only one operating in the city until 1993. The revival of the diocese is associated with the activities of Archbishop Luke (1944–1946) and Joasaph (1946–1961). The most severe post-war attack by the authorities on the Church took place in the late 1950s and 1960s. In the 1940s–1960s, more than 300 ancient churches were destroyed or converted for secular purposes - no less than in the 1920s. Church life was preserved. In terms of the number of religious rituals performed in the 1960s, the level of religiosity of the population there was one of the highest in the country. In 1964, 53.6% of those born were baptized, 4.6% of married couples were married, and 24.5% of those who died were buried according to church rites. In the 1970s and 1980s, the authorities became more loyal to the Church. On the eve of the celebration in Tambov in 1988 of the 1000th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus', at the request of Archbishop Eugene (Zhdan) (1987–2002), the relics of St. Pitirim were transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church and placed in the renovated Intercession Cathedral.
The newest stage in the history of the diocese began in the 1990s. In 1993, the Transfiguration Cathedral was returned to her, to which, during the first visit to the Tambov diocese of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Alexy II, the relics of St. Pitirim were solemnly transferred from the Intercession Cathedral. Since the beginning of the 21st century. under Bishop Feodosius (Vasnev) (2002 - present, from 2013 - Metropolitan of Tambov and Rasskazovsky), there is an active restoration of transferred church property and new construction of temple and monastery architectural complexes. In 2005, the discovery of the holy relics of St. Martha of Tambov took place.
On December 26, 2012, by decision of the Holy Synod, the Tambov Metropolis was formed, including the Tambov and Rasskazovskaya, Michurinskaya and Morshanskaya, Uvarovskaya and Kirsanovskaya dioceses. In 2014, the First Hierarchal visit of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' took place to the Tambov Metropolis to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Pitirim of Tambov, the Wonderworker.
In 2021, the Tambov diocese was divided into 10 dean districts: Bondarsky, Znamensky, Mordovian, Pichaevsky, Rasskazovsky, Sampursky, Tambov City, Tambov I, Tambov II, Tokarevsky. It has 100 priests and 8 deacons; 78 parishes and 7 bishop's farmsteads, 27 ascribed churches. 30 monuments of church architecture, which are objects of cultural heritage, have been restored. 24 temples under construction. There are 4 monasteries: Tambov Kazan Mother of God male monastery, Tambov Ascension female monastery, Tregulyaevsky Ioanno-Predtechensky male monastery, Sukhotinsky Mother of God-Znamensky female monastery. There is 1 theological educational institution in the diocese - Tambov Theological Seminary; 2 spiritual and educational centers; 65 Sunday schools; Tambov Orthodox Gymnasium named after St. Pitirim, Bishop of Tambov; Orthodox youth center of the Tambov diocese “Spas”. The diocesan center for humanitarian aid “Warm Blood” operates. The monthly magazine “Tambov Diocesan Gazette” and the newspaper “Bell Ring” are published.
V. D. Orlova
Literature
Lit.: Allenov A. N. Power and the Church: Tambov Diocese in 1917–1927. Tambov, 2005; Historical and statistical description of the Tambov diocese. Tambov, 1861; Historical and statistical description of the Tambov diocese. Tambov, 1911; Priests, monastics and laity of the Tambov Metropolis who suffered for Christ: in 3 volumes. Tambov, 2014; Tambov pilgrim: guide to the holy places of Tamb. metropolis. Tambov. 2016; Temples of the Tambov diocese: photo album. Tambov, 2005; Chebotarev S. A. Tambov diocese 40–60. XX century. Tambov, 2004.
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Tambov diocesan administration
In 1758, Empress Elizaveta Petrovna was able to help restore the diocese
In 1758, Empress Elizaveta Petrovna was able to help restore the diocese.
1758
this year Empress Elizabeth participated in the restoration of the Tambov diocese
At that time, the diocese began to include the following cities: Dobry, Kerensk, Narovchat, Verkhniy and Nizhny Lomov, Troitsk. Every year, some cities began to be updated and their list expanded. The boundaries of this diocese were finally established by 1803.
Empress Ekaterina Petrovna was also able to help in the restoration of the Tambov diocese. Photo: regnum.ru
By the 1930s, on the territory of the Tambov diocese there was no longer a single parish that was active. Restoration began in 1943. At that time, the first temple was opened in Tambov. By 1958, there were 47 operating churches in the Tambov region.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that as of 1950, in the Tambov region there were 22.3% of baptized people. Only 8.2% were married in a church, 19.4% of people were buried according to church traditions. During 1957, baptisms in the Tambov region increased.
1964
this year the number of baptisms in the Tambov region reached 53.6%
Already in 1964, the number of baptized people was 53.6%. The number of couples who got married in the temple also increased significantly.
Geography
- Tambov city ():
- Tambov
- With. Theology
- With. Belomestnaya Kriusha, village. Bokino, s. Bolshaya Talinka, village Goreloye, village Donskoye, s. Dubrovka, village Kozmodemyanovka, village Kuksovo, s. Malinovka, village Kuzmino-Gat, village. Pushkari, s. Drakes, p. Soldier's Oven, p. Sagittarius, p. Tulinovka, village Chernyanoye
- r.p. Bondari, s. Verderevshchina, p. Verkhnee Nashchekino, village. Kazyvan, s. Kersha, s. Komarovka, village Korovino, s. Krivopolyanye, s. Maksimovka, s. Arable corner, village. Profits
- Kotovsk, s. Alexandrovka, s. Bolshie Pady, village. Vorontsovka, village Znamenka, s. Izmailovka, s. Karian, s. Pokrovo-Marfino, village. Sukhotinka, s. Tsarevka, village Shakhovka
- r.p. Mordovo, s. Abakumovka, s. Borisovka, s. Vasilyevka, s. Kalinovka, village Lavrovka, village Lavrovo, s. Pavlodar, p. Petrovskoe
- With. Pichaevo, s. 2-Baylovka, s. Bolshoye Sheremetyevo, p. Vernadovka, s. Gagarino-1, p. Egorovka, s. Kanishchevo, s. Lipovka, village Pokrovo-Vasilevo, village. Rudovka
- Rasskazovo, s. Okhtyrka, s. Bolshiye Tulyany, village. Verkhnespasskoe, village Dmitrievshchina, s. Kersha, s. Koptevo, s. Lipovka, village Nizhnespasskoe, village Nikolskoye, village Novgorodovka, s. Osinovka, s. Platonovka, s. Rozhdestvenskoe, s. Podosklai, s. Sayukino, s. Teleshovka
- With. Sampur, s. Bakharevo, s. Belyaevka, s. Verkhotsene, village Ivanovka, s. Panovo-Kusty, village. Petrovka, r.p. Satinka
- R. village Tokarevka
During the formation of the Tambov Metropolis, it was replaced by many ruling bishops
It is also worth saying that during the long formation of the Tambov Metropolis, it was replaced by many ruling bishops. Below will be a list of all the bishops who ruled the Tambov diocese at different times. Each of them contributed to the development of the diocese.
Pachomius of Simansky - ruled the Tambov diocese from May 225, 1758 - November 9, 1766
- Leonty (March 26, 1682 - July 1, 1684);
- Pitirim (February 15, 1685 - July 28, 1698);
- Ignatius (Shangin) (November 21, 1698 - August 23, 1700);
- Pachomius (Simansky) (May 25, 1758 - November 9, 1766);
- Theodosius (Golosnitsky) (November 9, 1766 - December 23, 1786);
- Theophilus (Raev) (May 6, 1788 - February 6, 1794);
- Platon (Lyubarsky) (February 26 - March 11, 1794);
- Theophilus (Raev) (March 11, 1794 - December 23, 1811);
- Jonah (Vasilievsky) (March 29, 1812 - April 26, 1821);
- Theophylact (Shiryaev) (July 23, 1821 - May 20, 1824);
- Afanasy (Telyatev) (August 5, 1824 - April 5, 1829);
- Evgeny (Bazhenov) (June 9, 1829 - February 17, 1832);
- Arseny (Moskvin) (April 24, 1832 - April 5, 1841);
- Nikolai (Dobrokhotov) (April 27, 1841 - April 7, 1857);
- Macarius (Bulgakov) (May 1, 1857 - April 18, 1859);
- Feofan (Govorov) (July 1, 1859 - July 22, 1863);
- Feodosius (Shapovalenko) (September 1, 1863 - June 13, 1873);
- Palladium (Raev-Pisarev) (June 13, 1873 - September 9, 1876);
- Palladium (Gankevich) (September 9, 1876 - May 4, 1885);
- Vitaly (Iosifov) (May 11, 1885 - June 3, 1890);
- Jerome (Ekzemplyarsky) (June 3, 1890 - April 30, 1894);
- Alexander (Bogdanov) (April 30, 1894 - July 12, 1898);
- Georgy (Orlov) (September 27, 1898 - April 27, 1902);
- Dimitry (Kovalnitsky) (April 27, 1902 - February 8, 1903);
- Innokenty (Belyaev) (February 8, 1903 - December 7, 1909);
- Kirill (Smirnov) (December 30, 1909 - March 19, 1918);
- Zinovy (Drozdov) (May 22, 1918 - 1927);
- Dimitry (Dobroserdov) (September 26, 1923 - 1924);
- Kozlovsky Stefan (Gnedovsky) (1924 - 1926);
- Kirsanovsky Alexy (Buy) (December 1926 - June 29, 1927);
- Kozlovsky Seraphim (Meshcheryakov) (June 29, 1927 - January 28, 1928);
- Vassian (Pyatnitsky) (April 9, 1930 - February 20, 1936);
- Venedikt (Alentov) (February 20, 1936 - January 20, 1938);
1938 — 1941
during this period the Tambov diocese remained without spiritual leadership
During 1938 to 1941, the department was widowed, and there were no ruling bishops and bishops. The next bishop to come to the Tambov diocese was Alexy Sergeev in 1941.
Iosaf Zhurmanov ruled the Tambov diocese after 1945
- Alexy (Sergeev) (October 14, 1941 - no later than February 1942);
- Grigory (Chukov) (December 8, 1943 - February 7, 1944);
- Saratovsky Luka (Voino-Yasenetsky) (February 7, 1944 - April 5, 1946);
- Joasaph (Zhurmanov) (April 9, 1946 - August 8, 1961);
- Mikhail (Chub) (March 29, 1961 - November 16, 1962) until August 8, 1961;
- Innokenty (Zelnitsky) (November 16, 1962 - March 10, 1968);
- Pimen (Izvekov) (March 15 - May 10, 1968);
- Metropolitan Krutitsky Pitirim (Nechaev) (May 10 - November 28, 1968);
- Volokolamsky Anthony (Krotevich) (November 28, 1968 - June 8, 1970);
- Jonathan (Kopolovich) (June 8, 1970 - October 11, 1972);
- Damascene (Bodry) (October 18, 1972 - September 3, 1974);
- Mikhail (Chub) (September 3, 1974 - April 25, 1985);
- Valentin (Mishchuk) (June 26, 1985 - May 12, 1987);
- Evgeny (Zhdan) (May 31, 1987 - October 11, 2002).
December 26, 2002
from this day on, the Tambov Metropolis is headed by Feodosius Vasnev
Since 2002, Metropolitan of Tambov and Rasskazovsky Feodosius Vasnev
From December 26, 2002 to the present, the Tambov Metropolis is headed by Metropolitan Feodosius Vasnev of Tambov and Rasskazovsky. Under him, the Tambov Theological Seminary was also created, which continues to operate today and enrolls a huge number of students every year.
Theodosius Vasnev is the current ruling bishop of the Tambov diocese. Photo: drevo-info.ru
Literature
- Khitrov, G., Historical and statistical description of the Tambov diocese
, Tambov, 1861, 342 pp. - Historical and statistical description of the Tambov diocese: With the application of an alphabetical index
, Tambov, 1911, 909 pp., sect. pag., 1 l. kart. - Reference and memorial book on the Tambov diocese on ... [1876, 1902]
, Tambov, 1876-1902. - Dimitry (Sambikin), Lists of persons who completed the course at the Tambov Theological Seminary (1790-1879)
, Tambov, 1879, 218 pp. - Historical and statistical description of the Tambov diocese
. Ed. A.E. Andrievsky, Tambov, 1911
There is also an official website of the Tambov Metropolis
Currently, almost every metropolitanate and diocese has its own official website. There is also an official website of the Tambov diocese. It is worth noting that the official website of the Tambov Metropolis and the official website of the diocese of the Tambov region are one and the same website.
Website of the Tambov Metropolis
On the site you can find out news of the Tambov diocese, its history, ruling bishops and bishops, about churches and monasteries that belong to the Tambov Metropolis.
Russian Orthodox Church
Part of the Tambov Metropolis
In 1636, simultaneously with the founding of the city, a cathedral was founded, which later became a cathedral. In 1682, the Tambov diocese was established.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of December 26, 2012 (journal No. 127), the Michurinsk and Uvarovsk dioceses were separated from the diocese. The Tambov diocese is included in the Tambov Metropolis.
The Synod decided to have the title “Tambov and Rasskazovsky” for the diocesan bishop.
Diocese today (as of January 1, 2011)
Deanery districts and deaneries
- 1st Tambov
- 2nd Tambov
- Bogoyavlensky - Archpriest Alexander Pronin
- Kirsanovsky
- Michurinsky
- Mordovian - priest Vladimir Polulyakh
- Morshansky - Archpriest Andrei Rybin
- Rasskazovsky
- Uvarovsky - priest Vladislav Sysolyatin
Monasteries
- Kazan men's 392000, Tambov, st. M. Gorky, 3; tel., 72-76-19, 72-04-84
- Holy Trinity Men's 393740, Tambov region, Michurinsk, Central City Hospital; tel. (47545) 5-78-93
- Tregulyaevsky Ioanno-Predtechensky male 392518, Tambov region, Tambov district, pos. Tregulyai, Bishop's Compound-Church of St. Pitirim; tel. (temple), 57-60-39
- Voznesensky Women's 392000, Tambov, st. Moskovskaya, 37; tel. (4752) 72-26-11 abbess - abbess Tabitha (Kovylova)
- St. Nicholas Mammoth women's hermitage Tambov region, Sosnovsky district, Otyassky village council, village. Mamontovo
- Sukhotinsky Bogoroditse-Znamensky female 393400, Tambov region, Znamensky district, village. Sukhotinka
At the end of 2010, 11 monks served obedience in men’s monasteries, and 20 nuns in women’s monasteries. The total number of inhabitants of the monasteries of the Tambov diocese is 31 people, of which 11 are monastics.
There are 172 local Orthodox religious organizations registered in the diocese, of which 162 parishes , 6 monasteries, 4 bishops' metochions and the temple of the Tambov Theological Seminary. The number of churches is 138, chapels are 36.
Number of clerics
- priests - 145
- deacons - 12.
Educational institutions
- Tambov Theological Seminary 392000, Tambov, st. M. Gorky, 3; tel.; e-mail; website https://tamds.ru.
There are 84 parochial Sunday schools registered in the diocese, and there are 65 Orthodox spiritual and educational centers engaged in research, search, local history, publishing, charitable, educational and educational activities.
Social service
The churches operate 6 clothing aid points, a charity canteen in the city of Michurinsk and a home delivery service for charity meals in the city of Tambov, two home assistance groups, and three volunteer groups of parishioners.
Diocesan media
- website of the Tambov diocese
- "Tambov Diocesan Gazette" (monthly magazine)
Pitirim Tambovsky built the cathedral of the city of Tambov
Brief life of Saint Pitirim
It is worth paying attention to one of the ruling bishops of the city of Tambov - Pitirim, who ruled the Tambov diocese for a long time. This man paid great attention to the arrangement of monasteries and temples.
He held the Tambov diocese for a very long time. This man was glorified among the saints. His memorial day is celebrated on August 4, August 10.
Icon of Pitirim Tambov. Photo: cs5.livemaster.ru
It is this saint who is credited with the construction of the stone cathedral in the city of Tambov. Currently, the Transfiguration Cathedral houses the relics of St. Pitirim.
The construction of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral dates back to 1636
At first the temple was purely wooden. Its construction dates back to 1636. It is believed that the temple was built in just 3 months. The holiday was consecrated in 1636 on the day of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
1636
this year, in just 3 months, the Transfiguration Cathedral was built
Priest Mokiy Pozdnyakov was the first rector of the temple. The temple received the status of a cathedral in 1677 by Metropolitan Hilarion of Ryazan. At that time, the temple staff was quite large.
This is how the Transfiguration Cathedral in the city of Tambov currently looks like. Photo: s4.fotokto.ru
In 1682, one bishop was replaced by another - Bishop Leonty. The first thing he did was to cast bells for the bell tower. The new era began from the moment Bishop Pitirim, discussed above, arrived at the temple.
It was he who built the stone Transfiguration Cathedral, which was located not far from the old one. Construction of the cathedral began in 1694.
But, without waiting for its final construction, Pitirim consecrated one of the chapels in the temple in honor of St. Nicholas. It was in this chapel that he himself was later buried.
After the death of Pitirim, the cathedral remained unfinished for a long time. They said that there were no materials for its construction. In 1738, priest Alexander Ulanov was able to find funds to restore the building.
1738
this year priest Alexander Ulanov found funds for the restoration of the Transfiguration Cathedral
But after the death of the priest, it remained unfinished. In 1758, Bishop Pachomius came and found the temple in a very sad state.
By the age of 80, the wooden part of the second floor was severely lopsided. Then Bishop Theodosius began to seek help from local residents. One of the merchants began rebuilding the temple. In 1809, they began to look for funds to build a stone bell tower of the cathedral along with the old wooden one. By 1811 the foundation had been laid.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Emperor Nicholas II and John of Kronstadt visited the cathedral
All repair work on the construction of the cathedral and bell tower was completed in 1783. It is worth noting that at the beginning of the 20th century, the cathedral was visited by Emperor Nicholas II himself and Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna. The well-known holy righteous John of Kronstadt also visited the cathedral.
John of Kronstadt visited the Cathedral of Tambov
Since 1929, the cathedral building began to house a museum. The bell tower was dismantled. At the same time, the cathedral was taken under state protection as a monument. In 1991, they began to think about restoring the shrine.
The main dome was raised, and the relics of St. Pitirim were returned. In 1993, the cathedral was returned to the care of the Tambov diocese. In 1994, a religious community was registered. The bell tower was also recreated from photographs from previous years.
Cathedral of the city of Tambov. Photo: azbyka.ru
Currently, the Transfiguration Cathedral of Tambov is the main cathedral of the city.
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