The Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors Russian in Butovo
The Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors Russian in Butovo, Eastern Orthodox church in Butovo, Russia
Description
The Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors stands on the grounds of the former Butovo firing range, featuring white walls and traditional Russian Orthodox design with golden domes. The complex includes memorial spaces where the names and personal details of those who died at this location are recorded.
History
The church was built in 2004 to commemorate over 20,000 people executed at this location during Stalin's purges between 1937 and 1938. The former execution ground was later transformed into a memorial site to honor the victims.
Culture
The site serves as a place of quiet prayer and remembrance for the faithful, where regular Orthodox services connect the living with those honored here. Visitors experience a space dedicated to preserving personal stories and names through its memorial areas.
Practical
The site is best visited with guided tours that provide detailed information about the history and memorial spaces. Plan to spend time exploring the exhibits and honoring the space, as the experience benefits from an unhurried pace.
Did you know?
The site houses the largest collection of Orthodox saint relics in Russia, with 255 individuals canonized from this single location. This extraordinary concentration of relics draws the faithful from across Russia and beyond.
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