Church of the Ascension of Christ in Gorohovo polye
Church of the Ascension of Christ in Gorohovo polye, Orthodox church in Basmanny District, Russia.
Description
The Church of the Ascension of Christ is an Orthodox place of worship in Basmanny featuring a yellow and white facade with classical architectural details. A prominent bell tower structure rises at the center, shaping the overall appearance of the religious complex.
History
Construction of the church began in 1733 and was followed by modifications designed by architect Matvey Kazakov. After the Moscow Fire of 1812, extensive renovations were carried out to restore the structure.
Culture
The church is connected to the wedding of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin and Natalia Goncharova, an event that took place within its walls. This link shapes the character of the site today and draws visitors interested in Russian literary history.
Practical
The site is most easily reached by streets running through Basmanny, where the church sits in a central location. A chapel on Arbat Square offers additional prayer spaces, so visitors can explore multiple devotional areas.
Did you know?
The church is closely tied to Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow, who held his final service there. A side chapel commemorates this important church leader and his legacy to this day.
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