St. Barbara Church

St. Barbara Church is a stone building with a distinctive domed roof at its center, visible from multiple angles with four windows on each side. The cross-shaped plan creates a traditional Orthodox design that organizes the interior spaces for worship and prayer.

The original wooden structure was built in 1781 and destroyed in a fire during 1876, leading people to rebuild it in stone. The new building was consecrated on October 21, 1884 and has remained in use since then.

The church is dedicated to St. Barbara and houses two separate chapels that visitors can discover inside, each with its own religious purpose. This dual arrangement reflects how the local community organized their spiritual devotion around two saint figures.

The church has parking facilities on site for visitors and welcomes people on most days. It is helpful to check the schedule of religious services before visiting to find a time when you can explore the interior peacefully.

During the Soviet period, authorities tried to remove religious symbols and close the church, but local residents successfully resisted these efforts. This community resilience allowed the building to keep its original architecture and continue functioning to this day.

Location: Grushevskaya

Location: Aksaysky District

Location: Rostov Oblast

Location: Russia

Inception: 1884

Website: http://hram-varvari.cerkov.ru

GPS coordinates: 47.43917,39.99000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01