Church of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, Orthodox church in Tagansky District, Moscow, Russia
The Church of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste is a stone structure with a semicircular apse, a refectory with two chapels, and a bell tower connected by a passageway. The building displays the architectural style typical of Russian churches from its period of construction.
The church was built in 1645 to replace a wooden predecessor and suffered serious damage during Napoleon's invasion in 1812. The building was later restored and continued to serve the community over the following centuries.
Local believers gather here to venerate the three altars dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, and Saints Peter and Paul. The site serves as a spiritual hub for the neighborhood's Orthodox community.
The building is easy to locate on Dinamovskaya Street and offers regular religious services for visitors to attend. Those planning a visit should check opening times beforehand and respect the customs observed during worship.
In 1812 priest Pyotr Venyaminov was killed by French soldiers for refusing to reveal where he had hidden the church's sacred vessels. His sacrifice is still remembered by the local community today.
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