Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God (Russia, Rostov-on-Don)

A new church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was founded next to the former Armenian monastery of Surb-Hach in 1996. Until now, there has never been an Orthodox church on this earth. Given the area of the district and the absence of churches, there was a need to build a completely new temple. After the land was marked out for the construction of the temple, a prayer house was temporarily erected nearby. Before the foundation of the foundation pit, the ground was illuminated. The consecration ceremony was conducted by Archbishop Panteleimon of Rostov and Novocherkassk. After the consecration, on September 11, 2004, the builders started digging the pit. Years after the start of construction work, the brickwork for the bell tower and the main dome was completely erected, double-glazed windows, entrance doors were installed, domes arrived at the site. The builders have started wiring and other electrical work. Engineering networks and communications began to be laid, the finishing preparation of the walls was completed in the basement and molar work began. At the same moment, they began to erect a spiral staircase that leads to the top of the main dome. A belfry was made for small bell towers, which included 9 different bells. Only in 2007 the temple was fully ready and put into operation. By this time, the exterior and exterior walls were finished. The surface of the inner walls was prepared for painting. By that time, a carved iconostasis was mounted, which is made of wood. All carpentry work was completed, utility rooms, a library were equipped, equipment for a lecture hall was purchased. The builders have also completed the construction of a fence around the perimeter of the temple. Roofing works were carried out in full. The temple is still in operation to this day, services are held in it. The celebration of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, which was presented in honor of the victory of Russia over the Poles in 1612, is held annually. This time, according to history, is better known as the Time of Troubles. At that time, Polish troops destroyed and plundered Russian churches, villages and entire cities. They even managed to capture Moscow by cunning. A miraculous image of the Most Holy Theotokos was delivered to the militia from Kazan. The militia at that time was headed by Prince Pozharsky. The people understood that the Polish raid was allowed because of sins. Therefore, the army and civilians began a three-day fast and turned to the Lord for heavenly help. I received an answer from above, the militia began to liberate Moscow. It was possible to completely squeeze out the enemy only in the second half of October 1612. In 1649, the celebration in the name of the Kazan Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos was approved. This icon is still revered with dignity.