One of the oldest attractions is the Trinity Cathedral of Podolsk, built in 1819-1832. It was erected in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812, with which the memories of the passing Tarutino march-maneuver are associated .
Architecture
Trinity Cathedral of Podolsk - the only one among the churches of the Moscow region, which has a five-domed completion. The building itself is made of brick and plastered. There are white stone elements on it. The refectory and the bell tower are located on the western side. The latter has three levels. The architecture of the cathedral reflects the appearance of the city. Towering over the surroundings, the building from afar attracts attention and revitalizes the city panorama.
History
The Trinity Cathedral in Podolsk for many years gave people faith and hope.
In 1860, the Moscow Metropolitan appointed Nikolai Kosminkov, a graduate of the Moscow Theological Seminary, as the priest of the cathedral. For more than thirty years he served in the Trinity Cathedral of Podolsk. During his work in the temple, the building was put in order. Around the trees planted, replaced the fence from wood to stone.
In 1886, the elder was chosen - the merchant N. Kanyonykin. He took up the warming of the church. He also built a new iconostasis with precious robes. A few years later, the refectory was updated. Its walls were painted with sacred images, iconostases appeared, church utensils were purchased .
The Trinity Cathedral of the city of Podolsk endured all the trials during the time of the atheism and resisted.
Real miracle
In 1866, a cholera epidemic raged in Podolsk. Father Nikolai was not afraid to catch the infection, he first went to the homes of the sick and began to partake of them. This action showed people that he is a true shepherd, zealous and true. In those difficult days, an icon of the Mother of God of Jerusalem was brought from Bronnitsy. Her image was surrounded by a procession around the city and the epidemic stopped. For getting rid of the disease, a copy of the icon was purchased for the cathedral. Prayers were held in front of her in memory of intercession during an illness.
Since 1991, a Sunday school has been opened at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Podolsk. This is one of the largest schools of the Moscow diocese, which is attended by more than two hundred pupils. In it, every Christian can strengthen faith and also develop parish life.
Saints of the Cathedral
The Trinity Cathedral has its own shrines. They include the icon of the Mother of God of Jerusalem, which began to be revered since 1866. There are two reliquaries in which particles of 140 saints are stored. In the days of their memory polyeleil services are performed. Here are the icons of Peter and the New Martyrs of Podolsky.
In 2004, newly painted icons of the Inexhaustible Chalice and the Cathedral of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia were installed in gold cases.
At the temple
Near the cathedral is a monument to General M. Miloradovich and his grenadiers who died in the battle with the Napoleonic army in 1812. The installed obelisk under Soviet rule was replaced by a sculpture by K. Marx. And only in 1995, the monument was returned to its place. It is decorated with the Alexander coat of arms and a tablet with a description of the action of the soldiers.
Relics of saints
For many centuries, millennia, the relics of the saints have been preserved imperishable. In the history of the church, cases are often mentioned when the relics of saints saved from various misfortunes. They have unique power, and even the smallest part of the saint is able to work miracles.
In Trinity Cathedral there are two reliquaries, where the relics of one hundred forty saints are collected. Their power is poured out on believers, heals from the most various illnesses. In the days of saints, whose relics are stored in the cathedral, services are held.
Bells
There are seven bells in the cathedral. The largest weighs six thousand kilograms. The smallest - 135 kg. Each of them is dedicated to certain icons that are depicted on them. Calvary cross is depicted on some , and crucifixion cross on some.
Worship
In the Trinity Cathedral of Podolsk, the schedule of services depends on the day of the week. On ordinary days, the church holds the morning liturgy at 7:00, at 17:00 - evening, at 9:00 - luncheon.
On Sundays, the morning starts at 6.30.
Late Liturgy, memorial services are held at 9.30.
The cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from eight in the morning until seven in the evening. On Sunday - from 6.30 to 19.00.
Priests
There are five priests in the cathedral: V. Timchenko, K. Mikhailov, P. Popov, K. Semenov, V. Pisarev. The rector of the church is Archpriest Alexander Ganaba.
Archimandrite - Savvaty.
Archpriest - N. Semenyuk.
Deacons - A. Orekhov and A. Samodelkin.
Protodeacon - V. Ganaba.