On August 13, 2024, Chairman of the Patriarchal Council for Culture Metropolitan Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Olga Lyubimova, Head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov and Chairman of the Board of PJSC «Sberbank of Russia» Herman Gref visited cultural objects in the town of Alupka, Yalta city district.
The dignitaries visited cultural objects in the town of Alupka, Yalta city district.
In the framework of the visit, the distinguished guests familiarized themselves with the results of restoration works on the territory of the Church of Archistratigus Michael, whose rector is Bishop of Yalta Nestor. Vicar of Simferopol Diocese warmly welcomed the guests and warmly thanked all those involved for the special attention to St. Michael the Archangel Church.
The Church of Archangel Michael in Alupka — an important spiritual, architectural, historical and urban planning landmark in the formation of the Greater Yalta settlements. Its history is inextricably linked with Alupka itself. Built in the early nineteenth century, the church was destroyed by an earthquake in 1927, restored from the ruins and repeatedly rebuilt. Thanks to not indifferent patrons of the arts it has been preserved for future generations.
In 2022 the church was rebuilt. comprehensive restoration of the interior decoration of the temple, wall paintings were renewed, facades were repaired, and mosaics were restored and added. This year the work on the temple grounds was continued. Officially, the first phase of restoration was completed on August 13, 2024.
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The main sponsor of large-scale restoration works was «Sberbank of Russia». With the support of «Sber» repaired the rectory house, reconstructed destroyed retaining walls, landscaping, paved paths. An amphitheater for cultural events, a large parking lot for parishioners and pilgrims were built on the territory of the temple. Work is underway to create an Orthodox youth center, Orthodox school for children and adults, clubs for parishioners and especially for Alupka youth, sports complex, as well as youth school for additional education.
In the course of the second phase of work will be restored the temple itself: in the plans to replace networks, major repairs to the facade and roof, replacement of waterproofing. Completion of large-scale restoration will make Alupkinsky temple not only the spiritual center of the South Coast, but also a renewed historical landmark of the whole Crimea.
Metropolitan Tikhon, Olga Lyubimova, Sergey Aksyonov and German Gref toured the historical center They also visited the Museum of the History of the City and the Alupka Palace and Park Museum-Reserve. They also visited the museum of the history of the city and the Alupka Palace and Park Museum-Reserve.
Sergey Aksyonov thanked Vladyka Tikhon and German Gref for their attention and support of historical places. «Thank you for the systematic work aimed at the preservation and development of cultural and spiritual values, the realization of large-scale cultural projects», — noted the head of Crimea.
Sergey Aksyonov thanked the head of Crimea.
Crimean Metropolis/Patriarchy.ru
