The Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors Russian in Butovo

The church stands on the grounds of the former Butovo firing range, featuring white walls and traditional Russian Orthodox architecture with golden domes.

The church was built in 2004 to commemorate over 20,000 people who were executed at this location during Stalin's purges between 1937 and 1938.

The site holds regular Divine Liturgies and maintains a memorial space dedicated to preserving the names and stories of those who died for their faith.

Visitors can access the church and memorial complex through guided tours, which provide detailed information about the events that occurred at this location.

The church contains the largest collection of Orthodox saint relics in Russia, with 255 individuals canonized from this single location.

Location: Leninsky Urban District, Moscow Oblast

Location: Bobrovo (Lenin rayonı)

Inception: May 15, 2004

Website: http://martyr.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.53111,37.59472

Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:17