Temple of Fyodor Ushakov in Perovo. Schedule of services, rector, how to get there

Moscow Church of the Holy Righteous Warrior Fyodor Ushakov in South Butovo
(South-Western Vicariate of the Moscow Diocese) (under construction, temporary temple in operation)

• Thrones: holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov (main), icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed” (altar)
• Address: Russia, Moscow, st. Yuzhnobutovskaya, opposite building 9
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The temple is being built according to the program for the construction of new churches in Moscow (“Program-200”).
In 2012, a temporary church in honor of the “Three-Handed” icon of the Mother of God, a church store, a refectory, and a bell tower were built at the construction site. On July 9, 2012, near the Intercession Church under construction in Yasenevo, dismantling of the temporary temple in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” began for its further transfer to the construction site of the temple of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov in South Butovo. On July 25 of the same year, the reconstruction of a temporary church was completed at the construction site of the Feodorovsky Church in South Butovo.

On October 15, 2012, on the day of remembrance of the righteous Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, the rite of consecration of a temporary church in honor of the “Three-Handed” icon of the Mother of God was performed. The rite of consecration of the temple was performed by Bishop Irinarch of Krasnogorsk (Grezin), vicar of His Holiness the Patriarch, administrator of the southwestern vicariate.

Temple of Fyodor Ushakov in Perovo today

The Temple of Fyodor Ushakov in Perovo, consecrated in 2014 in honor of the famous Russian naval commander Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, is located at the intersection of Kuskovskaya and Perovskaya streets. In 2000, the Russian Orthodox Church canonized Admiral Ushakov, who lived in the 2nd half of the 18th and early 19th centuries, for his righteous military valor and services to Russia. During the Russian-Turkish War, he commanded the naval forces and did not lose a single battle. Fyodor Ushakov ended his life as a monk.

Temple of Fyodor Ushakov in Perovo

The call of His Holiness the Patriarch on the need to build churches within walking distance of parishioners, so that life becomes better, was heard by civil society and the Moscow Government. The capital adopted a special program for the construction of 2 hundred churches. It provided for the construction of a temple for 300 people in Perovo in honor of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir.

On the territory allocated for construction, in one of the parks that had fallen into disrepair, a small church was built as a temporary church facility, accommodating about 100 people. It became not only a place of spiritual purification, but also a kind of cultural center for Muscovites living nearby.

[edit] Shrines of the temple

Icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed”
In the temporary church located on the site of the construction of the temple of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov in South Butovo there is a revered image of the Mother of God called “Three-Handed”. First of all, the temporary temple itself, with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', was consecrated by His Grace Irinarch, Bishop of Krasnogorsk, Vicar of the Most Holy Patriarch, Administrator of the South-Western Moscow Vicariate in honor of this holy Icon. Therefore, veneration of this image is natural for the parishioners of the temple, and the day of his memory is the patronal holiday of the temple.

Icon of the Mother of God “Vsetsaritsa”

The Icon of the Mother of God “The Tsaritsa” is one of the most revered Athonite icons of the Mother of God. This holy image became famous because, through the deep, zealous and sincere prayer of those suffering from oncology, the Queen of Heaven helps those suffering and sends relief or even healing.

File:Temple of Ushakov Icon of Ushakov.jpg Icon of the holy righteous admiral Fyodor Ushakov with a particle of his relics

In the temporary church in honor of the “Three-Handed” icon of the Mother of God, built on the site of the construction of the temple of the holy righteous admiral Fyodor Ushakov in South Butovo, there is an image of the holy warrior with a particle of his relics, which consoles and inspires parishioners on the path of spiritual life and in the work of building the temple of God . Those who wish can venerate the shrine during a special prayer service to the holy Admiral with special petitions for the construction of a new church after the Divine Liturgy on Sundays. The icon of the righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov with a particle of his relics is kept in the altar and is worn at a prayer service in the center of the temple.

Icon of the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon

The icon of the holy great martyr and healer Panteleimon was solemnly approved on October 7, 2012 on the wall of a temporary church built on the site of the construction of the temple of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov. It was made on the holy Mount Athos, purchased by a zealous parishioner and donated to the temple. The icon was consecrated on Mount Athos on the relics of the great martyr and many other saints, and its donation to the temple was blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.

Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear”

A great spiritual connection exists between Mount Athos and Russia. Many holy icons of the Mother of God, which originally appeared on Mount Athos, are especially revered and became famous for their miracles and signs in Rus'. Among them is an amazing image of the Queen of Heaven called “Quick to Hear.” The very name of this icon tells us that the Mother of God lovingly accepts our prayers and soon intercedes for us before Her Divine Son. A special spiritual connection exists between the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Yasenevo and the Church of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov under construction in South Butovo. Evidence of this connection was the temporary temple in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear,” which was at the beginning of the construction of the temple in Yasenevo and was moved to the construction site of the temple in South Butovo. So the temporary temple became a connecting spiritual thread between the two parishes, both communities. In the temporary church there is a wonderful image of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear”, which was prayed to by the believers of Yasenev, filled with the spirit of their zeal and faith, which should be transmitted to the believers of Butovo and motivate them to their spiritual feat - the construction of the temple of God.

Icon of the Blessed Matrona of Moscow with a particle of her holy relics

In the temporary church, built on the site of the construction of the temple of the righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov, there is an icon with a particle of the relics of the blessed elder Matrona of Moscow, ardently revered by the entire Orthodox world. Believers of South Butovo have the happy opportunity to constantly turn in prayer to this great saint of God, asking for her immediate help in various circumstances of earthly life, but first of all, in strengthening faith and establishing a genuine Christian life.

Icon of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice”

In the temporary church, built on the site of the construction of the temple of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov, for the prayerful worship of believers there is an image of the Mother of God called the “Inexhaustible Chalice”. This holy icon was painted and consecrated in the Serpukhov Vysotsky Monastery near the “Inexhaustible Chalice” image of the Queen of Heaven, revered throughout Rus'.

History of construction

The Moscow authorities identified the land for the construction of the future temple of Prince Vladimir after numerous appeals from citizens over the course of 7 years. During this time, the petition was signed by more than 6 thousand people.

Temporary Church

In the spring of 2014, a small temporary church was erected within a month in an abandoned park on the site of future construction. It was assembled from a finished wooden frame. In mid-April, the church was consecrated in honor of the righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov. Immediately, services, baptisms of children, weddings of young couples and other church ceremonies began there. The church became a place for collecting public donations for the construction of the future temple.

Milestones of the main temple construction

At the end of 2015, a worship cross appeared in honor of the construction of a new temple, and donations began to arrive. Construction of the temple began only in the spring of 2021. In April, Bishop Panteleimon of Orekhovo-Zuevsky consecrated the foundation stone.

Today the façade is being finished; after the financial support issues are resolved, the necessary communications will be installed.

The future of the temporary wooden church

After the rite of consecration of the main temple, the temporary wooden church of Fyodor Ushakov will remain part of the Patriarchal Compound of the Church of Grand Duke Vladimir. Church rituals that do not require the presence of a large number of people will continue to be performed there.

The Primate of the Russian Church consecrated the temple of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov in South Butovo, Moscow

Moscow, December 23, 2021

On December 22, 2021, on the 27th Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the conception of the righteous Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos and the celebration in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Unexpected Joy”, His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Kirill performed the rite of great consecration of the temple of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov - Patriarchal metochion in South Butovo in Moscow (Paraskevo-Pyatnitsky deanery of the South-Western Vicariate of the Moscow City Diocese) and the Divine Liturgy in the newly consecrated church, reports Patriarchia.ru.

Concelebrating with His Holiness were: Bishop Theophylact of Dmitrov, administrator of the South-Western Vicariate of Moscow, abbot of the St. Andrew's Stavropegic Monastery; Bishop Seraphim of Istra, Chairman of the Synodal Department for Youth Affairs; Protopresbyter Vladimir Divakov, secretary of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' for Moscow; Archimandrite Melchizedek (Artyukhin), rector of the Church of the Supreme Apostles Peter and Paul in Yasenevo - the Moscow metochion of Optina Hermitage; Archpriest Anatoly Kozha, rector of the Church of the Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa in Kachalovo, dean of the Paraskeva-Pyatnitsa church district of Moscow; Archpriest Oleg Vorobyov, Dean of the Danilovsky Church District of Moscow; Hegumen Damian (Zaletov), ​​rector of the temple of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov in South Butovo, Moscow; metropolitan clergy.

Present at the service were: Director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, Army General A.V. Bortnikov; Chairman of the State Duma Committee of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on International Affairs L.E. Slutsky; Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Advisor to the Mayor of Moscow, Advisor to the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' on construction issues V.I. Resin; Head of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of Moscow V.I. Suchkov; Prefect of the South-Western Administrative District of Moscow O.A. Volkov; leadership of the Federal Security Service, veterans of the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, philanthropists and builders of the temple.

The choir of the Moscow Theological Academy under the direction of Hieromonk Nestor (Volkov) sang during the service.

The Patriarchal service was broadcast live on the Soyuz TV channel.

At the small entrance, by decree of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, in consideration of the work on the construction of the temple of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov in South Butovo, Abbot Damian (Zaletov), ​​the rector of the temple, was awarded the right to wear a pectoral cross with decorations.

At the special litany, petitions were offered for the unity of the Orthodox Church and the preservation of the Church from divisions and schisms.

After the special litany, the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church prayed for peace in Ukraine.

During the Liturgy, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill ordained Deacon German Demidov, clergyman of the Vysoko-Petrovsky Stauropegic Monastery in Moscow, to the rank of presbyter.

The sermon before communion was delivered by Archpriest Andrei Alekseev, rector of the Church of the Blessed Grand Duke Dimitri Donskoy in Northern Butovo, Moscow.

At the end of the service, the rector of the temple, Hegumen Damian (Zaletov), ​​greeted His Holiness and presented His Holiness with the icon of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov.

The Primate of the Russian Church addressed the believers with the Primate's word.

As a gift to the newly consecrated church, His Holiness the Patriarch donated an ancient copy of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow.”

Then His Holiness presented church awards to those who worked in the construction of the temple of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov in South Butovo, Moscow. Patriarchal awards were awarded to:

• Director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, Army General A.V. Bortnikov - Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow, II degree;
• Colonel General A.G. Bezverkhny - Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow, II degree;
• Chairman of the interregional public organization "Veterans of Military Counterintelligence" Colonel K.I. Yakhien - Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Demetrius Donskoy, III degree;
• Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, member of the Union of Artists of Russia V.I. Nesterenko - Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow, III degree;
• Deputy Head of the Department for Interaction with State and Municipal Authorities of PJSC "MOEK" G.A. Shilov - Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov, III degree.

Patriarchal letters were presented to the head of the municipal district of Yuzhnoye Butovo in the South-Western Administrative District of Moscow, P.V. Golubtsov, General Director of Snark Firm LLC, member of the audit commission of the temple of the righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov in South Butovo P.V. Torbuchenkov, Head of the Department for Control of Real Estate in the South-East Administrative District of Moscow K.V. Svetik, General Director of TD TransService LLC, Chairman of the Audit Commission of the Temple of the Righteous Warrior Theodore Ushakov in South Butovo P.V. Korchagin, Chairman of the Board, Director of the National Charitable Foundation, Lieutenant General V.A. Nosov.

The Primate of the Russian Church thanked everyone who participated in the construction of the new church. “God grant that it really becomes a place of prayer, a place of spiritual rest, first of all, perhaps, for those military personnel who especially need God’s help,” said His Holiness.

In conclusion, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill mentioned the public discussion that arose in connection with the promulgation of the bill on the prevention of domestic violence, and shared his thoughts on this issue.

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On April 19, 2013, by decree of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', a Patriarchal metochion was established at the church of the holy righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov under construction in the South Butovo district of the South-Western administrative district of Moscow. On January 29, 2013, by Patriarchal decree, Abbot Damian (Zaletov) was appointed rector of the temple.

By the beginning of 2013, on the territory allocated for construction, a temporary temple was built in honor of the “Three-Handed” icon of the Mother of God, where the constant celebration of the Divine Liturgy began. In 2021, by resolution of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, the temporary church was abolished.

Construction of the temple complex of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov began on January 1, 2015. By January 1, 2021, construction work was completed and the decoration of the temple began.

On April 15, 2015, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill performed the rite of consecration of the foundation stone for the foundation of the temple under construction.

The construction of the temple complex was carried out in difficult conditions: at an early stage of the work, the main developer unexpectedly went bankrupt. The main construction was completed thanks to the significant efforts and assistance of the Military Counterintelligence Department of the FSB of Russia and the Interregional Public Organization of Military Counterintelligence Veterans of the FSB of the Russian Federation.

The central altar of the temple was consecrated in honor of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov. In Southern Butovo, a street, central boulevard and metro station are named in honor of the righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov. There is also a monument to the admiral, near which the clergy and parishioners of the temple regularly perform prayer services and celebrate holidays related to the pages of the biography of this famous admiral.

The lower altar of the temple is dedicated to St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, wonderworker. The day of remembrance of St. Nicholas (December 19) is the Day of Military Counterintelligence of the Russian Federation, and the next day (December 20) is the Day of the Security Agencies of the Russian Federation.

With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, the military temple of Righteous Theodore is a place of remembrance for soldiers of state security agencies who gave their lives in the performance of their official duty.

The temple was erected within the framework of the Program for the construction of Orthodox churches in Moscow with the support of the Interregional public organization “Veterans of Military Counterintelligence” and the Council of Veterans of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.

The temple has five domes and is designed for 500 parishioners. The project was developed by JSC MNIITEP in the traditions of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture. Work on the decoration of the temple has been underway since the beginning of construction.

Clergy, mentors

Since 2012, the rector of the Patriarchal Compound of the Church of Grand Duke Vladimir has been Archpriest Alexy Batanogov (erected to the rank of archpriest in 2010). He is a native Muscovite, has a higher theological education, and in 2015 was awarded the medal of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir.

Priests Malevich Kirill Borisovich, candidate of theology, and Sergeychikov Alexander Alexandrovich, who graduated from the Theological Academy, are clergy of the temple. The regular priest of the temple is Alexander Makarov, who has a higher theological education.

Parish and choir of the temple

The Church of Fyodor Ushakov at the Patriarchal Compound in Perovo united the laity and church servants living nearby. Parishioners not only participate in divine services and sacraments, but also collectively carry out the obediences assigned to the temple. They engage in charitable activities by holding “Day of Exchange of Things”, “Fair of Taste” or distributing discounted tickets; actively participate in events, festivals and celebrations held by the parish.

A “Parish Bulletin” is published for residents of the microdistrict, and parishioners write blogs with useful information on the church website. In the Parish House (Perovskaya St., 66, building 3), life is in full swing every day, in which adults and children take an active part.

The youth choir under the direction of regent Maria Khayarova (tel.) sings:

• early Sunday Liturgies;
• prayer services;
• Akafests;
• funeral litias;
• grandeur.

“Public singing” is practiced in the temple.

Social work, everyday life

According to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, a strong and effective social ministry is being created in the Russian Orthodox Church. Proof of this is the activity of the temple of Fyodor Ushakov.

The life of the parish outside the walls of the church is filled with good deeds, creative work, it went beyond the church fence:

• Thanks to the efforts of parishioners, the park, which was once in disrepair, is being transformed.
• Parishioners, who are experts in their field, conduct lectures, thematic conversations and discussions about the fundamentals of faith, and consultations on legal issues.
• Free classical music concerts “Voice of the Soul” have become traditional, in which not only amateur parishioners, but also professional musicians take part. The Beryozka cinema provides its hall for these concerts.
• A film club has been created in the Parish House (Perovskaya St., 66, building 3), where famous film directors are invited and films are discussed.
• A shipbuilding club operates at the workshops of a neighboring school. The temple organizes ship model competitions, and a special prize has been established for the winners.
• The theater-studio “100 Friends” puts on interesting performances on religious themes.
• Children study in Sunday school at the temple.
• Thematic holidays, festivals, and pilgrimage trips have become a tradition.
• To help those in need, the “Day of Sharing Things” is traditionally held, and assistance is regularly provided to the sick at the St. Alexis Hospital.

A large number of volunteers take part in the daily life of the parish.

Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov

Construction of the building in the Empire style with a Byzantine dome was completed in 2006. Built in honor of Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, canonized in 2001. Accommodates up to three thousand people. The cathedral named in his honor was not erected on Mordovian soil by chance. Here, in the Sanaksar monastery, the uncle of the Russian naval commander, the Venerable Theodore of Sanaksar, served in the world Ivan Ignatievich Ushakov. It was the brethren of the Sanaksar monastery that subsequently influenced the canonization of Admiral Ushakov. The cathedral itself is one of the most impressive religious buildings in Russia at the beginning of the 21st century. It is made in the Russian Empire style, painted in a light azure color, characteristic of Russian cathedrals of the 18th–19th centuries and surprisingly in harmony with the gilded domes and light white columns of the temple. The height of the cathedral is 62 m: the cross on the central dome reaches this mark. Four elegant belfries house 12 bells - the special pride of the temple. All of them were cast using ancient technologies in the city of Tutaev, Yaroslavl region. The largest one weighs 6 tons. Among the features of the temple's layout, the observation deck is located around the central drum on which the main dome rests. From here, from a height of 40 meters, you can admire the panorama of the city of Saransk. In the basement of the cathedral there is a baptismal church with a font, into which not only a child, but also an adult can easily immerse. Inside the temple itself, the main attention is drawn to the magnificent iconostasis of the central border. It is made by the hands of Saransk craftsmen from valuable types of wood, covered with skillful carvings and elegantly decorated with gilding. The border itself is consecrated in honor of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov. Fedor Ushakov, whose name has gone down in Russian history as one of the most respected, is the glory of Russian weapons. The most important victories of the Russian fleet are associated with this name, and the life path of Fyodor Fedorovich serves as an example of true perseverance, hard work and valor. The future admiral was born on February 13, 1745 (according to other sources - 1744) into a poor noble family of a retired sergeant of the Preobrazhensky Life Guards Regiment Fyodor Ignatievich Ushakov. The family lived in the village of Burnakovo, Yaroslavl province. Fyodor Ushakov's early years of study were spent in his homeland, at a school for noble offspring, where he learned to read and write. Since childhood, he dreamed of becoming a sailor, although there was no one in the family who had anything to do with the sea. My father cherished the dream of sending his heir to the Preobrazhensky Regiment, but the poor nobleman could not afford guards service. So at the age of 16, Fyodor Ushakov’s dream of the sea began to come true - in 1761 he was enrolled in the capital’s Naval Cadet Corps. Ushakov was a diligent, good student, studied marine science with enthusiasm, and especially loved mathematics, history and navigation. In 1766, Fyodor Ushakov received the rank of midshipman, took the oath and became a sailor of the Baltic Fleet. Having shown himself to be an excellent and diligent sailor, Ushakov was transferred to the Azov Fleet. The service took place on various ships guarding the mouth of the Don. Here Ushakov commands the semi-frigate Modon, participates in reconnaissance flights, and protects the Black Sea shores and fortresses from Turkish landings. In 1776, as captain of the frigate “St. Paul,” Ushakov went on an expedition to the Mediterranean Sea, and four years later stood on the captain’s bridge of the imperial yacht “Standard.” However, Fyodor Fedorovich spent only two months in the honorary position and asked to be transferred from court service to the real fleet. About the reasons for the transfer, he wrote to Potemkin: “To your lordship, I dare to frankly explain in warning that I have an excellent hunt and always wish to be at sea rather than in the harbor...” The request was granted, and Ushakov returned to the navy to decorate the pages of its history the most important episodes for the entire country. In 1778, just above the mouth of the Dnieper River, as part of the implementation of Catherine II’s plan to create a regular linear Black Sea Fleet, the construction of the port city of Kherson began. After five years, captain of the second rank Fyodor Ushakov is appointed here as commander of ship No. 4 and receives his first award. The young captain received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th degree, not for military merit, but for his contribution to the fight against the plague epidemic that was raging in the Kherson region. The sailors under his command managed to defeat the disease four months earlier than others thanks to advanced methods of combating the disease. Fyodor Ushakov established a strict quarantine regime - the entire team was sent to the steppe, divided into artels, housed in separate tents made of reeds. When signs of illness appeared inside the artel, the patient was moved to a separate tent, the old one was burned, and its remaining residents were placed under quarantine. Ushakov personally monitored compliance with the regime, prohibited any contact between artels and did not resort to the help of an overcrowded military hospital even at critical moments. The award for the selfless saving of human lives on land in a peaceful environment became the first in Fyodor Ushakov’s track record. Along with the award came a promotion to captain of the first rank. In 1785, Ushakov was actively involved in the organization of the Black Sea Fleet and the direct training of newcomers. Known for his perseverance and hard work, the first thing the captain achieved was a thorough knowledge of the naval regulations and discipline, followed by painstaking and systematic training in ship service. Subsequently, the name “Ushakov’s school” was assigned to the training system. It is very important,” Ushakov wrote in his instructions, “to train servants to quickly and efficiently control the sails, to pick up and release them, and especially to take reefs with extreme and all possible efficiency, and besides, it is necessary to be thrifty so as not to tear the sails... I recommend it to gentlemen commanders in training officers and servants should have their own supervision and give instructions to each, in due course, about what.” Ushakov made special demands on officers: they were required to be quick in making decisions and assessing the situation, coordinated in carrying out orders and fearless. “If you’re scared, you’re half defeated,” Ushakov often repeated Suvorov’s famous saying. Ushakov can rightfully be called the founder of the national tactical school in the art of naval combat. He brilliantly demonstrated his principles of combat and his belief in the power of personal courage in everyone despite the circumstances during the Russian-Turkish War of 1787–1791. Under his command, the Russian fleet won more than one daring victory. Fyodor Fedorovich allowed decisive maneuvers in close proximity to the enemy, without fear he placed his flagship in the vanguard, took dangerous blows, which excellently motivated his sailors to display personal courage. In almost every battle of the Russian-Turkish campaign, the fleet under the command of Ushakov accomplished the impossible. Thus, during the battle of Fidonisi Island, Turkish forces outnumbered ours by more than twice (550 Russian guns versus 1,120 Turkish). Despite this, the Russian sailors managed to put the enemy to flight and inflict serious damage on the enemy flagship. During the Battle of Kerch, Ushakov gave the order to shoot at the enemy from a range of grape shot, which requires getting as close as possible to the enemy. The high-speed Turkish squadron managed to escape, but the Turks' confidence in their strength decreased. In August 1790, a battle took place near Cape Tendra, which brought Ushakov especially wide fame. The total enemy losses exceeded two thousand people. “Our people, thanks to God, gave the Turks so much pepper that they liked it. Thanks to Fedor Fedorovich,” Potemkin wrote about the battle. Empress Catherine II also noted the event in her notes: “Today is Sunday. I ordered a prayer service to be served to the sound of volleys from 101 cannons, and at my table with 288 cutlery we drank the health of the victorious Black Sea Fleet and its Rear Admiral Ushakov. He will receive for the third battle during this summer St. George of the second degree, and this will be the first with the rank of major general to be awarded St. George of this degree; In addition, I will give him land. This is how we reward those who serve the state well...” With the advent of peace, Ushakov plunged into work on the construction of Sevastopol - he managed the construction of piers, barracks, and hospitals. Under Paul I, Fyodor Ushakov's career reached its brilliant peak. He was appointed commander of the Russian navy in the Mediterranean, where Russia supported the anti-French coalition. During this campaign (1798–1800), Ushakov showed himself not only as a great naval commander, but also as a skilled diplomat and politician, achieving conditions favorable to the Russian crown. In 1799, Fyodor Fedorovich was deservedly promoted to admiral. With the accession of Alexander I to the throne, the attitude towards military policy changed radically. The fleet was increasingly considered a burdensome luxury, and former heroes were written off. The merits of Admiral Ushakov turned out to be unclaimed, and he was appointed to an insultingly low position, and then completely dismissed. Fyodor Ushakov spent the last years of his life on his estate, where he became a major philanthropist, donating a lot to the church, and especially to the Sanaksarsky monastery - the monastery of his uncle. At the age of 72, on October 2, 1817, Fyodor Fedorovich Ushakov passed away. Along with Suvorov, Ushakov is a key figure in the military history of Russia, a true example of true courage, dedication, and patriotism. All these qualities brought Ushakov 11 different military awards both in Russia and abroad. During the Great Patriotic War, the admiral's merits and personal qualities were immortalized in another award named in his honor - the famous naval commander's Order of Ushakov. Since 1944, the order has been awarded to officers of the Navy for their initiative and determination during battle, as well as for victory over an enemy outnumbered while maintaining the combat effectiveness of their own forces. But Fyodor Ushakov went down in history not only with his courage and talent as a military leader. Philanthropy and true nobility are the qualities that the admiral was remembered by those around him. The “Act on the canonization of the righteous Feodor Ushakov” says: “The strength of his Christian spirit was manifested not only by glorious victories in battles for the Fatherland, but also in great mercy, which even the enemy he defeated was amazed... the mercy of Admiral Feodor Ushakov covered everyone; he was truly a mourner of the people's needs: the subordinate sailors and officers, all the suffering and dispossessed who turned to him, and all the peoples he liberated outside Russia. And he did good to everyone in any way he could, and the people repaid him a hundredfold in return with love. At the same time, he was an ascetic of great virtues, an intercessor and representative for the Russian army.

Sunday School

The temple pays attention to the upbringing and development of children. From the first days after the consecration, a Sunday school for children of different age groups began operating.

Timetable of classes:

Children get acquainted with the basics of the Orthodox faith in a form accessible for their age, read Gospel stories, Lives of saints, parables and Christian legends. Companion teachers conduct logarithmic exercises, musical and outdoor games with children, and develop their communication skills and creative abilities.

Children from 5 years old are prepared for school in classes on Fridays from 10 to 11 am. On Sunday and Friday, solfeggio and choral singing classes are held for children from 9 years of age. Additional classes for donations are taught by a psychologist, speech therapist and primary school teacher-tutor. Children also attend a chess club, a creative studio and creative courses for artists, and learn English.

Sunday school classes are held in the Parish House (Perovskaya St., 66, building 3), administrator's phone number. For adults, the Mayak cultural and educational club operates in the Parish House. On Sundays, parishioners from 14-30 to 17-30 participate in classes to study the foundations of the Orthodox faith. For young married couples, a family discussion club is open on Friday from 19-00.

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Patronal holidays

The name day of Fyodor Ushakov is celebrated in the church on August 5 with festive services.

On the Day of St. Prince Vladimir, July 28, there is a patronal feast day in the parish. The All-Night Vigil is celebrated the day before. The festive day begins with a morning liturgy, after which a festive lunch is arranged, and a morning concert takes place with the participation of parishioners. Many believers are present at Great Vespers and at the festive evening concert. Bishop Panteleimon takes part in the celebrations.

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The rector of the temple under construction, Abbot Damian (Zaletov), ​​announced this today, December 15, at a meeting in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. After the consecration, the cross will be erected on the central dome.

The service will be led by Bishop Theophylact of Dmitrov, administrator of the South-Western Vicariate, abbot of the St. Andrew's Stavropegic Monastery in Moscow.

Representatives of state security agencies and the veteran organization of the Counterintelligence Department, which are overseeing the construction of the temple, will take part in the celebrations.

It is planned to consecrate the cross and two main bells (240 kg and 120 kg) with commemorative inscriptions. The largest message is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the repose of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov. The second is the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Russian state security agencies.

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The hero of the Russian fleet, the invincible admiral Fyodor Ushakov, is especially revered in the Yuzhnoye Butovo region, where a boulevard, a metro station, and a bust are named after the great naval commander. The memory of the saint was crowned with the construction of an Orthodox church, which is dedicated to all sailors and soldiers, defenders of the Fatherland. Among the parishioners there are many military sailors. On all the Days of Military Glory of Russia - from the Battle of Kulikovo to the Battle of Stalingrad - the parish, together with the leadership of the district, organizes large-scale celebrations.

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Designer of the temple complex: JSC MNIITEP. General contractor: DSK-5 LLC. Today, 70 people work at the site. The installation of the main dome is underway right on the territory of the temple complex. In the near future it will be raised to the temple. Roofing work continues. One of these days, ventilation equipment for the heating system will be installed.

In the parish house, the installation of the roof is also being completed, internal plumbing has been completed, and the floor screed is being completed. They promise to lay linoleum and tiles by the end of the month.

Answering the question about whether the builders were doing a good job, Abbot Damian warmly thanked the contractors for their excellent work and for their creative approach in solving all architectural and construction issues. I especially noted the beauty of the entrance groups.

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We invite everyone to share the joy of the parish holiday.

AllYuzhnobutovskaya 9th meeting in the ХХС December 2016

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Photo report by Oleg Serebryansky

AllMeeting at KhHSS 12/15/2016

Happy birthday greetings from Mikhail Sazhenov, Head of the Department of Advisor to the Mayor of Moscow Vladimir Resin

Service schedule, operating hours

The temple is open to believers daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Service schedule:

Where is it located, what is in the surrounding area, how to get there

The Temple of Fyodor Ushakov in Perovo is located on the street. Perovskoy, 64. The nearest transport stop is Novoteterki Street.

Not far from the temple are:

• Design Library No. 95 (Polymernaya St., 7, building 2).
• Moscow Museum of Modern Art (Novogireevskaya str., 37 A).
• Moscow Drama Theater (Perovskaya St., 75).
• Artkombinat (Perovskaya St., 24 A).

From the Novogireevo metro station you can walk to the temple (distance 1 km) or take bus 36 going towards Izmailovo. From the Perovo station to the temple is also 1 km. You can get there by bus 620 (towards Vykhino) or by bus 7 (towards Izmailovo).

Telephone numbers for communication; +7.

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Performances on the Orthodox TV channel “Soyuz”

The task of the clergy and educated laity is to bring the Word of God, the teachings of the Orthodox Church, its position on pressing issues of our time to all people, while using modern technical means. For several years now, Abbot Damian (Zaletov) has been regularly participating in programs on the Orthodox TV channel “Soyuz”.

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The Apostle Paul writes: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). Faith is meaningful knowledge about God and the desire for Him in life and deeds. We draw knowledge about God, first of all, from the Holy Scriptures - the Bible, and then from other sources.

Those who wish to study the basics of understanding the Bible and Orthodox doctrine can become participants in the Bible circle at the temple of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov. Classes are held in the church before the evening service on Sunday at 15.30. The conversation is conducted by Hegumen Damian (Zaletov), ​​rector of the church of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov under construction in South Butovo.

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Prayer service for those suffering from the disease of alcoholism

In the temporary church on the site of the construction of the temple of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov, on Fridays at 17.00 there is an evening service and a prayer service before the icon of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Chalice” for those suffering from the disease of drunkenness, drug addiction, gambling addiction and other passions and vices. Lost penitents and their loved ones are invited. After the prayer, a conversation with Abbot Damian (Zaletov), ​​rector of the church of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov under construction in South Butovo, who answers questions from those present.

Since October 18, 2011, 36 clergy began to be on duty at the “Mercy” helpline number 524-00-00. The operator of the service will, at the request of the caller, transfer him to the clergyman. Abbot Damian (Zaletov), ​​rector of the church of the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov under construction in South Butovo, is taking part in the project.

Spiritual and material assistance to the lonely and poor in their homes.

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Organization of children's parties.

Exhibitions of children's drawings.

Interesting facts about the temple

Several interesting facts are associated with the Perovsky Temple of the righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov:

• It is one of 36 churches in Russia consecrated in honor of this righteous warrior and naval commander.
• After 7 years of ordeal and residents going to various city authorities, the temple was built in just one month.
• Several dozen people came to the first festive service at the temple. Currently, hundreds of parishioners participate in Sunday and holiday services. Most of them are forced to stand outside the church.
• The Temple of Fyodor Ushakov and the Church in honor of Saint Prince Vladimir were built exclusively with public donations. Currently, fundraising continues, as it is necessary to complete the construction of the stone temple.
• The history of the temporary church on the territory of the Patriarchal Compound in Perovo proves the truth of the statement: there is nothing more permanent than temporary.

Attributed:

• Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God “Healer” in the State Treasury Institution of the City of Moscow Center for the Promotion of Family Education “South Butovo” of the Department of Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow (GKU DDI CSSV “Yuzhnoye Butovo”)

Patriarchal Compound

The rector of the temple is Hegumen Damian (Zaletov)

• Address: 117042 Moscow, st. Yuzhnobutovskaya, house 6, building 1, 2
• Metro: Admiral Ushakov Boulevard
• Official website of the temple: https://hramushakova.ru
• Official website of the assigned temple: https://hramvddi.ru
• Telephone; (icon shop); 8(985) 066-08-20 (on duty)
• e-mail: The email address is protected from spambots. To view the address, your browser must have Javascript enabled., The email address is being protected from spambots. Javascript must be enabled in your browser to view the address. (Office of the Compound)
• Sunday School of the Compound: director Kormilitsina Larisa Ignatievna, Email address is being protected from spambots. Javascript must be enabled in your browser to view the address.

Podvorye pages on social networks:

• VKontakte – https://vk.com/hramushakova
• Odnoklassniki – https://ok.ru/group/53584874438738
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/hramushakova/about/
• Twitter – https://twitter.com/hramushakova
• Instagram – HRAM_USHAKOVA

How to get there by public transport

from metro station Yasenevo Aut. 202 (minibus 402) to the station. m. "Boulevard adm. Ushakova"; auto 710 or 101 from Yasenevo metro station to Skobelevskaya metro station and one metro stop to Bulvar Adm. metro station. Ushakova".

How to get there by car

in Yuzhnoye Butovo to st. Yuzhnobutovskaya, 6 or metro station "Admiral Ushakov Boulevard".

Throne(s)

the holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov (main, upper tier), St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (lower tier). Icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed” (attached)

Clergyman

Priest Vasily Belov

Story

in July 2012, development of the site and construction of a temporary temple began,

August 5, 2012, the first service (prayer service) on the day of memory of the holy warrior Fyodor Ushakov,

On October 15, 2012, on the day of remembrance of the holy warrior Fyodor Ushakov, a temporary temple at the construction site in honor of the “Three-Handed” icon of the Mother of God was consecrated.

Currently, the temporary temple has been abolished and is being moved to a new location.

On April 15, 2015, His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' KIRILL consecrated the foundation stone of the new church. With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia KIRILL, the House Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Healer” in the Center for Promotion of Family Education “Southern Butovo” is assigned to the temple of the holy righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov (Order No. 02/1144 of June 22, 2015 ).

On February 12, 2021, with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' KIRILL, a minor consecration of the main church was performed.

On July 27, 2021, with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' KIRILL, the consecration of the side throne was carried out in the name of the icon of the Mother of God “Three-handed”.

On December 22, 2021, His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' KIRILL performed the great consecration of the new temple: the upper holy warrior Theodore Ushakov and the lower holy one. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

As of December 1, 2021, the construction of a clergy house with a Sunday school was completed: 2 floors and a basement (ground floor).

Architectural style

The temple building is rectangular, three-part, four-pillar, five-domed.

Shrines

Athonite icon “Three-handed”, Athonite icon “All-Tsarina”, icon with the relics of the holy warrior Fyodor Ushakov, icon with the relics of St. blzh. Matrona of Moscow, Athonite icon of the Holy Martyr. Panteleimon.

Divine service

• Friday (vespers and prayer service),
• Saturday (liturgy and all-night vigil) and Sunday (liturgy and vespers with an akathist to the Three-Handed icon constantly (except for coinciding with great holidays)
• There are two more scheduled services this week.

Worship (summer schedule)

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, other days according to schedule.

Worship (winter schedule)

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with two more scheduled services during the week.

Divine service (Lent)

Wednesday and Friday - Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (passion in the evening).

Sunday School

A Sunday educational group was opened in October 2013 at a temporary church. (Certificate of diocesan certification of the Sunday teaching and educational group - No. 12 dated 10/12/2016)

Sunday school was opened on October 1, 2021 in the clergy house on the basis of the Sunday educational group. (Certificate of diocesan certification of the Sunday School - No. 22 dated October 19, 2017)

The number of students is 90 people.

In Sunday school children study

Main disciplines:

• God's Law.
• Holy Bible.
• Divine service of the Orthodox Church.
• Introduction to the Church Slavonic alphabet.
• The history of homeland.
• History of the Christian Church.
• Fundamentals of Christian morality.

Additional education (clubs):

• Fundamentals of church choral singing.
• Drawing.
• Dance studio.
• Guitar studio.
• English language.
• Theatre studio.
• Cutting and sewing circle “Thread”.
• Classes with a speech therapist.

Sunday School for Adults

Open from November 1, 2021. Number of students – 20 people.

In Sunday School, adults learn:

• Old and New Testament;
• Fundamentals of Orthodox culture;
• Theater group-ensemble "Volna".

The director of the Sunday school is Kormilitsyna Larisa Ignatievna.

Bible club for adults:

Valid since September 1, 2012 at a temporary church (since 2021 in the clergy house), on Sundays, conducted by the rector.

Areas of parish ministry

Missionary and catechetical ministry

Assistant rector - Kotsyuruba Vadim Viktorovich.

The ministry works in the following areas:

• missionary conversations in the process of organizing and conducting cultural and educational events;
• spiritual and moral conversations with schoolchildren;
• public conversations with those preparing for the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage;
• participation in urban Orthodox youth and missionary events;
• distribution of Holy Scripture and missionary literature.

Parish Consultants

They answer questions from parishioners on Sundays and holidays (Chumakova Elena Nikolaevna, Glazunova Elena Vasilievna, Blizhevsky Alexander Adolfovich).

Prison correspondence

Parishioners respond to letters from places of detention and provide all possible assistance.

Social service

Assistant rector - Pelmeneva Elena Pavlovna.

The ministry works in the following areas:

• visit to the Yuzhnoye Butovo Family Education Center;
• conversations with parents and Center staff;
• organization of holidays;
• participation in urban Orthodox social events;
• assistance to elderly and sick people with mobility and housekeeping.

Youth Ministry

Assistant rector - Marinat Sergey Alekseevich.

The ministry works in the following areas:

• conversations with young people about Orthodoxy, preparation for Baptism;
• youth football team "Admiral";
• participation in city Orthodox youth events.

Religious education

Assistant rector, public methodologist - Kormilitsyna Larisa Ignatievna (Certificate of accreditation from OROiK g. M. dated October 1, 2017).

• public advisor to the interdistrict council of school directors (IDSD) from the Yuzhnoye Butovo district;
• interaction is ongoing with secondary schools No. 1161, 1883, 1994;
• a public methodologist participates in parent-teacher meetings to select subjects within the framework of the “ORKSE” module;
• open lessons are held in schools;
• Numerous joint events with schools are held;
• Excursions around the temple are conducted for schoolchildren.

Patriotic work

Assistant rector - Staff Rudolf Leonidovich.

Organization of events and assistance in interaction with public, military and veteran organizations.

Information work:

Assistant rector - Bobryshov Sergey Alekseevich.

Since 2012, the courtyard website https://hramushakova.ru has been created,

since 2015, the website of the registered temple is https://hramvddi.ru. Responsible abbot.

Also, in 2013, the rector was appointed assistant manager of the South-Western Vicariate of Moscow for information ministry. The website of the South-Western Vicariate has been created and is being developed.

Extra-liturgical activities

Priority areas of service

• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the Moscow State Academy of Water Transport.
• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the Social Security Center of the Yuzhnoye Butovo district.
• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the Center for the Promotion of Family Education “Yuzhnoye Butovo” (rector is a member of the board of trustees).
• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the Council of Veterans of the Yuzhnoye Butovo District.
• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the Butovo Local History and Ecological Society.
• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the Regional Public Organization “Council of Combat Veterans”.
• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the State Budgetary Educational Institution of Additional Education of the City of Moscow, the Palace of Creativity for Children and Youth “Sevastopolets”.
• Interaction is carried out on the basis of a signed cooperation agreement with the Interregional public organization “Veterans of Military Counterintelligence”.
• There is interaction with the Russian Military Historical Society.
• There is interaction with the Council of Veterans of Military Counterintelligence of the FSB of the Russian Federation.
• Patriotic work together with area schools.
• The rector is a member of the Public Council at the Department of Internal Affairs of the South-Western Administrative District of Moscow.
• Council for Patriotic Work under the Municipal Council of Deputies of the Yuzhnoye Butovo District (rector - deputy chairman).
• The rector is a member of the headquarters of the children's and youth patriotic movement "Yunarmiya" of the South-Western Administrative District.
• Information service of the South-Western Vicariate, work on maintaining the vicariate website (rector - assistant to the Manager of the South-Western Vicariate of Moscow).

Throne and highly solemn days of the temple of the holy righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov in South Butovo

February 24 – Birthday of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov (1745)

April 15 is the Day of Remembrance of SMERSH soldiers who gave their lives for their Motherland during the Great Patriotic War

May 13 – Day of the Russian Black Sea Fleet

May 13 – Russian Baltic Fleet Day

May 21 — Russian Pacific Fleet Day

May 22 – Transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

June 1 - Day of the Russian Northern Fleet

July 11 – Day of Remembrance of the Icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed”

July 25 – Memorial Day of the Icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed”

August 5 – Day of glorification of the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov (2001) and the first service at the site for the construction of the temple (2012)

August 15 – consecration of the foundation stone of the new Church of the Holy Admiral in South Butovo by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia (2015)

August 11 – Nativity of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

September 11 - Day of Military Glory of Russia - Victory Day of the Russian squadron under the command of the holy righteous admiral F.F. Ushakova over the Turkish squadron at Cape Tendra (1790)

October 15 – Day of the death of the righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov (1817)

December 19 – Memory of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

December 19 is the Day of Remembrance of the soldiers of the Military Counterintelligence under the FSB of the Russian Federation who gave their lives for their Motherland

December 20 – Day of Remembrance of Soldiers of State Security Bodies who gave their lives for their Motherland

Information for pilgrims

According to the long-standing tradition of religious organizations, the Church of Fyodor Ushakov regularly conducts pilgrimage trips to historical and memorable places.

The TOP 5 includes the following pilgrimage trips:

• “Sacred places” along the route: Tsarskoye Selo Ostrov – the fiery Temple of the Transfiguration – Holy Cross Exaltation of the Jerusalem Convent – ​​St. Nicholas-Perervinskaya Monastery of the 14th century.
• Pilgrimage trip with a visit to the Joseph-Volotsky Monastery, Yaropolets, Spirovo, Volokolamsk.
• A trip to Borovsk near Moscow with a visit to the Pafnutyevo-Borovsky Monastery, the Cathedral of the Annunciation, the Church of the Intercession.
• An educational trip to Dmitrov with a visit to the Dmitrov Kremlin and the Assumption Cathedral, the Borisoglebsky Monastery, the heroic heights in Peremilovo, the unique nunnery of the Spaso-Vlaherna Monastery.
• Pilgrimage trip to the Catherine Hermitage, the Sukhanovo estate, the ancient village of Bityagovo, Seraphim-Znamensky monastery.

This year a pilgrimage trip will be made along the route Kolomna - Bronnitsy - Gorodishche. In Kolomna there will be a tour of the territory of the Kolomna Kremlin, during which pilgrims will get acquainted with the history of the city and its main attractions, and visit ancient monasteries and temples of Kolomna. In Bronnitsy it is planned to visit the city center and inspect the Archangel Church and visit the Jerusalem Cathedral.

In Gorodishche, believers will take part in the evening service in the Church of the Prophet John the Baptist. The cost of the trip is 1600 rubles, it includes payment for transport, excursions and support. Detailed information about pilgrimage trips can be obtained from parishioner Evgeniy by phone.

The Temple of Fyodor Ushakov, erected in Perovo as a temporary structure, became an integral permanent part of the Patriarchal Compound - a temple in honor of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir. This happened thanks to the active work of parishioners and clergy in religious and cultural life, which is a living example of creation for the benefit of people.

Author: Lyudmila Dmitrova

Story

The history of the construction of the temple began in 2007.
The old church could not accommodate those wishing to attend the service, and several religious activists appealed to the secular authorities with a request to allocate space for the construction of a new church. They spent seven years seeking permission to build. We collected 6,000 signatures on the appeal and went to the offices of officials, but to no avail. Only after the start of the capital’s “200 temples” program, in 2014, was land allocated for the future temple. The site was identified in an abandoned park, and a small wooden church was immediately erected on this site, dedicating it to the holy righteous warrior Theodore.

This church can accommodate several dozen people and has temporary status. The Vladimir Church is being built nearby, but even after construction is completed, the wooden church will remain, having passed into the status of a small temple.

The church is small, single-domed, single-altar. The architecture reproduces the Greek style of church architecture. They built the temple from a finished log house, starting the installation on March 16, and on April 18 it was already consecrated.

Temple as a cultural center

Now the temple has become a kind of cultural center. It all started with a charity concert at a construction site, organized with the blessing of Bishop Panteleimon. Unexpectedly, it turned out that there were more people willing to take part than planned, and there was no time to give everyone the opportunity to speak. Therefore, the concert was repeated, and then the event became a tradition.

Classical music concerts are held by parishioners, they are absolutely free, but professional musicians, even from the Bolshoi Theater, already take part in them.

When discussing future construction, activists promised local residents to clean up and improve the park, on the territory of which land had been allocated. Parishioners make their own flower beds, plant trees, and maintain order. And if earlier it was scary to enter this park, now it has become much cleaner, the number of homeless and antisocial individuals who previously chose the thickets of bushes has decreased.

In honor of the heavenly patron

The temple was consecrated in honor of the holy righteous warrior, famous naval commander, Admiral Ushakov.

Paying tribute to the saint’s earthly journey, a ship-making circle operates at the church. Labor training classes have been preserved in the neighboring school. We agreed with a teacher from the Ship Modeling Federation, and twice a week the boys receive modeling skills. In the summer of 2015, a boat model competition was held in the park pond, and the church established a special cup for the winner in honor of St. Theodore Ushakov.