Храм Ильи Муромца и Святой Варвары, Eastern Orthodox church building in Vlasikha, Russia.
The Temple of Ilya Muromets and Saint Barbara is an Eastern Orthodox church building featuring traditional Russian architecture with characteristic domes and detailed iconography on its interior and exterior surfaces. The structure combines classical Orthodox design elements with carefully rendered religious imagery.
The building was established in 1996 following approval from Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow, marking a new phase of religious activity in the region. Its founding reflects the revival of Orthodox church activity after major social transformations.
The congregation runs a Sunday school where children learn about Orthodox traditions and participate in a church choir. The place serves as a gathering point for the local community's spiritual life.
The site is accessible by public transportation from Moscow Oblast, and the congregation provides information about service times and religious events. Visitors should check in advance about any particular ceremonies or gatherings.
Military personnel from the Strategic Missile Forces regularly attend services here, reflecting the church's connection to the local military community. This relationship makes the place a special spiritual center for this group.
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