Transfiguration church, Tiarlevo, Eastern Orthodox church in Tiarlevo, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Transfiguration Church is a white-stone church in Tyarlevo built in the Russian Revival style, modeled on Pskov-Novgorod architecture. It has five domes set on tall drums and a bell tower above the western entrance. The western facade bears an image of the Savior Not Made by Hands, painted over and plastered during the Soviet period and cleaned in 2005. Inside is a two-tier carved dark oak iconostasis with icons painted in the Old Russian style without frames.
The church was built in 1912 as an example of Revival architecture from that period. The building is now recognized as a regional cultural site and has preserved its original architectural character.
The interior layout follows Eastern Orthodox traditions with specific areas for the narthex, nave, iconostasis, and sanctuary, each serving distinct religious purposes.
The building sits in an accessible residential area and the street is easy to locate. Visitors can view the exterior at any time and should note that regular religious services take place there.
The west facade once bore an image of the Saviour Not Made by Hands; after the church closed it was painted over, then plastered, and only cleaned again in 2005. A thanksgiving moleben is now served before it on the first Sunday after 8 January.
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