Saints Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and Sophia Church at Miusskoye Cemetery
Saints Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and Sophia Church at Miusskoye Cemetery, Eastern Orthodox church at Miusskoye Cemetery in Moscow, Russia.
Description
Saints Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and Sophia Church is an Eastern Orthodox church building located within Miusskoye Cemetery in Moscow's Maryina Roshcha District. The structure displays traditional Russian Orthodox architectural elements with religious symbolism integrated throughout its design and appearance.
History
The building was erected in 1771 during the Russian Empire period with wooden construction as its original form. In 1823, a significant transformation took place when the wooden structure was replaced with stone construction.
Culture
The church bears the names of three young martyrs - Vera, Nadezhda, and Lyubov - along with their mother Sophia, representing faith, hope, love, and wisdom. This naming continues to shape the spiritual meaning of the place for visitors and believers who gather here.
Practical
The church is located at Sushchevsky Val Street 21, Building 1, in the Maryina Roshcha District and is accessible to visitors. Regular religious services take place here, so it is helpful to check opening hours before visiting the site.
Did you know?
The building remained closed during the Soviet period but was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church in 1990 and immediately resumed religious activities. This restoration allowed the community to continue their practices at this historic location.
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