Historical events
The Temple of Hermogenes in Golyanovo is a tribute to the memory of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', who served Orthodoxy and the Fatherland in difficult times in the mid-16th - early 17th centuries.
The conquest of Kazan, Astrakhan and Siberia by the Russians, the ascension to the Russian throne of Tsar John IV (Ivan the Terrible), the seizure of part of Russian territories by Poland are the main events of this period in the history of the formation of the Russian State.
Brief description of the life of the holy martyr Hermogenes (Hermogenes)
Presumably in the first half of the 16th century, a boy, Ermolai, was born into the family of a Don Cossack. It was he who was destined to become Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Ermogen (Hermogen) in the tragic years for the Russian people. Having begun serving God as a parish priest in the small Kazan church of St. Nicholas, after some time Ermolai took monastic vows and became the monk Hermogenes (Hermogenes). He happened to see the miracle of the appearance of the icon of the Mother of God in Kazan.
Very wise, well-read and living a righteous life, Ermogen continued his service to God as an archimandrite of the monastery in Kazan. Having become a bishop, he was elevated to the rank of metropolitan, and carried out great work to involve the Tatars in the Orthodox faith.
At the very beginning of the 17th century. Russian hierarchs proclaimed Hermogenes Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. His Patriarchate came during a difficult “troubled” time. He laid down his life to confront the enemies of the Fatherland, to prevent the introduction of infidels into Rus'. After the capture of Moscow by the Poles, His Holiness openly opposed foreigners and called on the Russians to join the militia of Minin and Pozharsky.
It was he who blessed the transfer of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos from Kazan to Moscow, which became the shrine of the people who rebelled against the invaders. After the burning of Moscow, the Poles imprisoned Hermogenes in the Chudov Monastery, where he remained for 9 months. The saint died in the monastery in agony without food or water on February 17, 1612.
Discovery of the relics of Patriarch Hermogenes
The body of the holy martyr was interred on the territory of the Chudov Monastery. After 4 decades, a miracle appeared to the clergy who opened the burial: Hermogen looked alive. His incorruptible relics are currently in the Assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin.
Canonization of Hermogenes
His Holiness Hermogenes fought all his life for the purity of the Christian faith and the unity of the Russian people. At the beginning of the 20th century. The Russian Orthodox Church, recognizing the merits of the Patriarch, included him in the list of saints. In 2013, Orthodox Christians celebrated the 100th anniversary of the canonization of Hermogenes.
The Saint's Memorial Day is celebrated twice: May 12 (May 25, old style) and February 17 (March 1). At his icon, believers pray for strengthening of faith, healing from serious illnesses and spiritual ailments, and ask for help in difficult life situations.
Temple in honor of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Hermogenes
In 2012, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the canonization of the holy martyr Hermogenes and the 400th anniversary of his death, a decision was made to erect a temple complex in his honor in one of the Moscow microdistricts. The creation of a community for the future church began in Golyanovo, and Alexei Dovgopoly was appointed its rector. Over the course of 2 years, with the help of parishioners, a temporary wooden church was built, consecrated by Bishop Panteleimon of Orekhovo-Zuevsky.
Regular services began to be held there, and a Sunday school was opened. In the fall of 2014, preparations began for the construction site for the construction of a stone temple. In the summer of 2015, a prayer service was held there with the ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the temple under construction.
Patronal holidays
In addition to generally accepted holidays, there are patronal holidays, which are especially important for each temple. For this parish, these are May 25 and March 4, when the church glorifies the Great Martyr Hermogenes. On the eve of this day, an All-Night Vigil is celebrated.
As a rule, the festive liturgy is conducted by a person of the highest rank. He is served by the rector and the ministers of the church. After this, a procession of the Cross takes place, ending with a prayer in honor of Saint Hermogenes. After the end of the service, all parishioners are congratulated on the bright holiday.
Architecture, appearance of the future temple
The Church of Hermogenes in Golyanovo is being built according to an individual design by the parish architect with donations from parishioners and benefactors. It is designed for 500 people. It is planned that religious Muscovites living in the Nagorny district, Northern Chertanovo and Zyuzino will come here.
The temple complex will include a cruciform church in the Byzantine style 23 m high with 5 domes, as well as a large 3-story clergy house and a baptismal house made in the same style. The complex will occupy an area of more than 6,000 m2, it will be fenced and landscaped.
This is what the finished Temple of Hermogenes in Golyanovo should look like.
At present, the construction and cladding of the brick walls of the temple and external porches have been completed, all the necessary utilities have been connected to it, and the supply of electricity has been ensured. Builders are carrying out interior finishing work. In August 2021, the consecration and installation of the central dome and cross took place. A solemn prayer service in honor of this long-awaited event was performed by Archpriest Alexander Dasaev. The opening of the temple should take place in 2021.
Interior
The walls and ceiling of the temple are not yet painted with frescoes. They are covered with white paint. Icons of revered saints are placed on the walls.
Interior decoration
The altar is separated from the rest of the church by a three-level iconostasis, made in the Baroque style. It is decorated with elaborate carvings, twisted columns and excellent gilding. It is noteworthy that in the first row to the right of the Savior is the face of the holy martyr Hermogenes. The iconostasis is crowned with an image of the Lord, called “Christ in Power,” as well as an Orthodox cross.
Interior decoration
A team of artists is working on the interior decoration of the temple. A design for the iconostasis has been developed and approved, which will be made of hand-cut white stone and painted in the same Byzantine style in which the entire temple complex is being built. Work is already underway on the production of elements of the iconostasis.
The first (main) chapel is dedicated to the holy martyr Hermogenes, the second - to Nicholas the Wonderworker. For the first time in the history of temple construction, the floors will be laid with cast iron tiles. It is noteworthy that they use rarely used technology. Now artists are working on creating a special ornament for cast iron slabs.
Shrines
The main shrine of the temple will be the icon of the holy martyr Hermogenes, who gave his strength to the struggle for the purity of the Christian religion and the unity of Rus' at the end of the 15th - beginning of the 16th centuries. This image is a copy of the icon consecrated by Patriarch Kirill in 2011 at the relics of St. Hermogenes in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin.
Perhaps some of the saint’s relics will be transferred to the new temple. The temple library will undoubtedly become a tribute to the memory of Hermogenes (Hermogenes), a highly educated preacher and teacher.
Information for pilgrims
The temple servants conduct active pilgrimage activities. For example, on January 2, 2021, a group of young people, together with Priest John Novikov, visited the shrines of the Vladimir land. They visited the Assumption Cathedral, examining this monument of Russian architecture, which became a model for the creation of many other cathedrals.
Consecration of the temple by Patriarch Kirill
Parishioners touched such shrines as icons: Vladimir and Maksimov, as well as holy relics. Such events take place regularly. The tour schedule can be found on the temple website.
Recently, parishioners have visited:
- an ancient Moscow temple to venerate its shrines;
- Hermogen Hermitage for pilgrimage purposes;
- A tour of the temple was given to schoolchildren.
Interesting Facts
TOP 5 interesting facts about the still short history of the temple in Golyanovo:
- The creation of a community of the future Orthodox church in Golyanovo is timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the death of Patriarch Hermogenes of Moscow and All Rus'. Local residents spoke in favor of erecting a new temple in his honor in the neighborhood.
- In January of the following year, open-air prayer services began on the site allocated for the construction of the temple complex. After 2 years, a small wooden church was built on this site with the money of parishioners.
- The start of construction of a new large temple in 2015 coincided with the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the repose of Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir, thanks to whom a connection was established with Byzantium, and Rus' adopted Christianity.
- The community, headed by Priest Alexey Dovgopoly, provides spiritual mentoring over a children's hospital, an orphanage and a children's psychoneurological sanatorium, and also carries out constant work to provide assistance to large families.
- Currently, in Golyanovo, with a population of more than 150,000 people, there is only 1 temple.
Opening hours and schedule of services
The Temple of Hermogenes in Golyanovo, which is a temporary religious building until the large temple under construction in the Byzantine style is put into operation, lives an active life: religious, educational and cultural activities are carried out, in which the residents of the parish take an active part.
Daily services, prayers and liturgies are held here, and Patronal Feasts are celebrated twice a year in honor of the Hieromartyr Hermogenes. In 2015, a charity festival took place. The parish Sunday school for children and adults operates successfully.
Schedule of services and Sunday school classes:
Kind of activity | Day and hours |
Morning service | Every day at 8-00 |
Evening service | Every day at 17-00 |
Junior group classes | On Saturdays at 13-30 |
Senior group classes (7-12 years old) | Saturdays at 14-30 Sundays at 12-30 |
Activities for adults | On Sundays from 14-00 |
Daily topics for services and liturgies are available on the official website of the temple. On Saturdays at 15-00 there are individual conversations with the priest. Sign up by phone. +7;. On the temple website you can ask questions to the rector of the temple, Father Alexei, as well as electronically submit notes about health or repose, order magpies and commemoration.
Circles and sections operating free of charge:
- Children's and adult choirs.
- Club "Path of Good".
- Preparation for school using the Ushinsky method.
- Study of Church Slavonic and English languages.
- "Explanatory".
- Church sewing.
- Drawing.
- Needlework.
- Playing guitar.
- Decorative design.
- Youth club.
Sunday School Director's phone number is 8 916 458 04 00.
Social activities of the temple
The Temple of Hermogenes conducts social activities in different directions.
- Sunday School. It is an educational institution in which children from 5 years of age can learn the basics of the Orthodox faith. The duration of training is 4 years.
- Conversations. The clergy of the temple regularly organizes seminars and lectures devoted to theological and philosophical issues, as well as the lives of Orthodox saints. Anyone can attend these events.
- Pilgrimage. Under the auspices of the temple, you can go to the revered shrines of Moscow. In this case, the group will be accompanied by a guide who will talk about the history of the place being visited and what its value for Christians is.
Contacts
The temple in honor of the Holy Martyr Hermogenes in the Golyanovo microdistrict (Moscow) is located on the street. Uralskaya, 21, bldg. 1. Not far from it are the metro stations Shchelkovskaya, Pervomaiskaya, Izmailovskaya. Coordinates: 55.820371, 37.799147. Tel. Website ermogen_net. The rector of the temple is Priest Alexey Dovgopoly.
Additional telephones:
- for public relations;
- to connect with young people;
- to collect donations;
- assistant rector of the Roman-8 temple.
Exterior
The temple was built in a strict architectural style, without frills. It combines elements of traditional Russian architecture and Dutch Baroque, so beloved by Emperor Peter I.
Above the entrance there is a small belfry with several bells, which is crowned with a small dome. Above the temple itself there is a high tent. But not traditional Russian, but baroque. Above the tent there is also a small dome - an onion. On either side of it are tall arches, at the bottom of which are the northern and southern entrances. In the east of the temple there are three semicircular altars.
Around the Church of St. Ermogen has paths and picturesque lawns. This not only allows believers to rest after the service, but also makes it easier to conduct a religious procession. In the evening, the temple area is illuminated with beautiful forged lanterns.
To the left of the main entrance is a bronze statue of Patriarch Hermogenes (Hermogenes).
Where to stay
The Temple of Hermogenes in Golyanovo is being built in a densely populated microdistrict of the capital of the Russian Federation with a developed hotel infrastructure.
TOP 10 popular hotels, mini-hotels and apartments located from the temple at a distance of 2-3 km from the temple:
- Hotel Ladomir on the street Uralskaya, 23, bldg. 4 is located 20 min. walk from the Shchelkovskaya metro station in a quiet and cozy place near the Temple of Hermogenes. The hotel fund consists of budget 2-bed rooms with a shared bathroom, 4-bed family rooms, 2-bed suites and junior suites with private bathrooms. The rooms have satellite TV, refrigerator, kettle. Internet access is provided throughout the hotel. The cost of renting a room per day depends on its type and ranges from 1,400 to 2,900 rubles. without food. Breakfast costs 100 rubles. Guests note the optimal ratio of price and quality of services. Tel.; +7.
- Apartments "Lux Uralskay" on the street. Uralskaya, 5 near the Shchelkovskaya metro station (450 m) have a convenient layout, balcony, good interior, beautiful view from the window, equipped with modern furniture. There is WI-FI, satellite TV, air conditioning. The kitchen has a stove, microwave and refrigerator. There is a private bathroom with a washing machine. The total area is 32 m2. The apartment can accommodate from 2 to 4 people at the same time. Rental price from 4860 rub. per day.
- “Living space Uralskay” - standard apartments (private apartment in a multi-storey building) on the street. Uralskaya, 1, bldg. 1 are located 150 m from the Shchelkovskaya metro station. Total area – 45 m2. The apartment has comfortable furniture, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom. Online booking available. Payment in cash, rental cost from 2500 rubles. per day.
- Apartment "Khanaka" on the street. Uralskaya, 6, apt. 256 has an area of 35 m2, the windows overlook a quiet street. The apartment has all the amenities, household appliances, WI-FI. It is designed to accommodate 2 guests. Rent per day – 3500 rub. Pets are allowed. Shchelkovskaya metro station is nearby.
- Apartment "Khanaka" on the street Baikalskaya, 18, building 4 with an area of 40 m2 is rented for 3,375 rubles. per day. Can accommodate 2 guests. The apartment with all amenities and Internet access is located in a house located 600 m from the station. Shchelkovskaya metro station. Guests will find comfortable beds, a set of necessary household appliances and hygiene products.
- Hotel "Akvarel" 20 min. walk from the station Shchelkovskaya metro station is located on the street. Montazhnaya, 7, building 8. It has several types of rooms: 2- and 3-bed “standard”, “superior”, “comfort” and family. They are equipped with everything a person needs on a trip. There are amenities in every room. Daily housing rent ranges from 1,615 rubles. for a “standard” for two up to 3,740 rubles. for 4-seater “comfort”. Tel. +7.
- The mini-hotel "Paradise Corner" in Golyanovo on Shchelkovskoye Shosse, 61 has a small number of clean, comfortable rooms with a set of good furniture and household appliances. Guests are provided with homeliness and maximum comfort; there is Internet access and satellite TV. The shared kitchen is equipped with the necessary set of household appliances and utensils. Rooms are available for rent starting from RUB 1,000. per day. Tel..
- Hotel "Tourist" — a small cozy hotel. It is located in an 8-story red building on Shchelkovskoye Shosse, 23 A (15-minute walk to the metro station of the same name). Decorated in European style, the rooms with private bathrooms have comfortable beds with orthopedic mattresses and bed linen made from natural materials. There is air conditioning, TV channels and WI-FI are available. In the kitchen corner there is a microwave oven and a multicooker, and a water cooler. The price of renting a room for a day is from 3000 rubles. Tel..
- Small hotel “Brusnika” with 9 rooms on the street. Amurskaya, building 62 in Golyanovo (up to 10 minutes walk from Shchelkovskaya metro station) offers 2-bed standard and superior rooms, 3 and 4-bed “comfort” rooms with climate control, private bathrooms, and a shared kitchen. They have comfortable sleeping accommodations with 1 large or 2 regular beds, Internet access, satellite TV. The rental price per day ranges from 1900 to 2800 rubles. (breakfast included). Tel..
- “Style Apartament” in Golyanovo on Shchelkovskoe highway, 47, building 1 – a private apartment with a balcony in an apartment building 700 m from the Shchelkovskaya metro station. The apartment has 2 bedrooms with comfortable modern furniture, a living room with a TV, a kitchen with a dining area equipped with everything necessary for cooking, a bathroom with a hydromassage bath and a washing machine. Guests can use free WI-FI. 4 people can be accommodated at the same time. Daily rent is 3170 rubles. Tel. +7.
The most budget option is to stay in hostels. They are easy to find near the Shchelkovskaya metro station and the Temple of Hermogenes.
Hostels (dormitories) in Golyanovo for short-term accommodation with minimal amenities:
Address | Cost of a place per day |
Shchelkovskoe highway, 2 A | From 150 rub. |
St. Irkutskaya, 11 | From 150 rub. |
St. Assembly room. 7, page 2 | From 200 rub. |
St. Baikalskaya, 12 A | From 199 rub. |
The temple in Golyanovo (Moscow) in honor of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Hermogenes, the 100th anniversary of whose canonization the Russian Orthodox Church celebrated in 2013, is indisputable proof that “Rus will always preserve the Orthodox faith, in which its salvation.”