Church of Saint Nicholas on Three Hills, Eastern Orthodox church building in Presnensky District, Russia
The Church of Saint Nicholas on Three Hills is a parish Orthodox church in the Presnensky District, built in stone between 1762 and 1775 with three altars. In 1900–1902 architect Georgy Kaiser rebuilt the main cube and added structures to the bell tower's lower tier; the church was reconsecrated on 1 December 1902. A monumental portico added in 1929 remains after restoration.
A wooden church of St Nicholas "in the Psary" is first recorded in 1628, named for the tsar's kennel yard moved nearby; the parish moved several times, carrying the church with it. A stone church with three altars replaced it between 1762 and 1775 at Novoye Vagan'kovo. In 1860 a large refectory and tall bell tower were added, and in 1900–1902 architect Georgy Kaiser rebuilt the main volume; the renewed church was consecrated on 1 December 1902.
The main altar is consecrated to the icon of the Mother of God "Life-Giving Spring"; Saint Nicholas is the patron of one side altar, and the other is dedicated to Saint Demetrius of Rostov. In the 1920s Alexander Alexandrov, later composer of the Soviet anthem and founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble, was one of the choir directors here. From 2009 to 2016 the rector was Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, who also chaired the Synodal Department for Church and Society, housed at the church.
The church stands at Novovagankovsky Lane in the Presnensky District, near the former Tryokhgornaya Manufactory. Regular services resumed only in 2001, so check times before visiting; the Sunday school occupies a separate building on the grounds. The monumental portico added in 1929 still marks the entrance.
The main altar is consecrated to the icon of the Mother of God "Life-Giving Spring", while Saint Nicholas is patron of one side altar and Saint Demetrius of Rostov of the other. In the 1920s Alexander Alexandrov, later composer of the Soviet anthem and founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble, was one of the choir directors here.
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