The history of the city of Ryazan is about 900 years old. Many were destroyed after the revolution, during the Soviet era. Some of them have never been restored. However, many churches have been rebuilt or restored. Now they hold services. They open Sunday schools, centers for the revival of the spirituality of children and youth, pilgrimage centers and even small hotels.
Also, many modern churches have been built in Ryazan and continue to be built. Some of them are even included in the tourist program and are architectural monuments. They are being built not only in residential areas, but also at hospitals, universities, schools. Also, sometimes you can see a church at a factory or any government institution. They are being built at the expense of the city authorities, parishioners, often large companies, factories, large businessmen allocate money for this.
Operating churches and cathedrals in Ryazan
List of the most famous and beautiful temples in the city.
Assumption Cathedral
Built in 1699. Its author was the serf architect Yakov Bukhvostov. The cathedral was built in such a way that it is visible from anywhere in the city and beyond. At the beginning of the 19th century, the temple was rebuilt. After the revolution, it was closed. For some time there was a planetarium, and then museum exhibitions were held. In 1992, the temple was returned to the diocese. Services resumed. In 1995, a reconstruction was made, including the ancient iconostasis.
Address: Ryazan, st. Kremlin, 13
Nativity of Christ Cathedral
Its construction was carried out at the end of the XIV century by Prince Oleg Ryazansky, on the territory of his court. It was rebuilt several times before the revolution. After the cathedral was closed in 1930, the regional archive was located here. But in 2002 the temple was returned to the diocese and consecrated. Now the cathedral contains the relics of St. Basil of Ryazan and many other famous saints. Services are constantly held here.
Address: Kremlin, 13
Cathedral of the Archangel
Located on the territory of the Ryazan Kremlin. It was built during the XV-XVII centuries. Previously, it was the home church for princes and the burial vault of bishops. 22 bishops are buried in the church building. In the 19th century, a refectory was added to the temple. Now services are held here, and the exposition of the museum is located.
Address: Kremlin, 12
Transfiguration Cathedral
It is located on the territory of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, which was created at the beginning of the XIII century. In 1920, the monastery and the temple were closed. Now in the Transfiguration Cathedral there is a myrrh-streaming icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy". The building is undergoing restoration work, but services are being carried out.
Address: Kremlin, 1
Church of St. John of Kronstadt
The temple was built in 2014 in the neo-Byzantine style. The author of the project is the architect K. Kamyshov. Located on the street of the 50th anniversary of October next to the monument to Poletaev. The temple is named in honor of Saint Righteous John of Kronstadt, who was the rector of St. Andrew's Cathedral, the inspirer of the Union of the Russian people.
Address: Tatarskaya, 72
Site: ioann-ryazan.ru
Nikolo-Yamskaya temple
The temple is located on Tsiolkovsky street. It was built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Then it was rebuilt and completed several times. After the revolution, all valuables were removed from the church, and in the 1930s it was closed. In Soviet times, there was a warehouse and a brewery here for a long time. In the 1990s, the church returned here and the restoration of the building began. A Sunday school, a pilgrimage center, and a library are now open at the church.
Address: Tsiolkovsky, 8
Site: nikolo-yamskaya-temple.rf
Boris-Gleb Cathedral
Located on Sennaya Street. The temple on this site was built in the XIII century. But the stone one was built already in the 16th century. After that, it was rebuilt several times. After the revolution, it was plundered, and since the 1930s, a granary was located here. In 1988 they gave it up to the diocese. The temple contains many icons from closed monasteries.
Address: Sennaya, 32
Site: bgsobor.ru
Church of the Savior on Yar
The church is located on the steep bank of Trubezh. Built in 1695. The funds for this were allocated by the merchant Ivan Verderevsky. The church is designed in the "Moscow pattern" style. After the revolution, DOSAAF was located in the building of the temple for a long time. But at the same time, the building is well preserved. In our time, restoration work has been carried out. Services are constantly held in the temple.
Address: Petrova, 14
Annunciation Church
Located at the intersection of two streets: Zatinnaya and Svoboda. A wooden church was built on this site at the beginning of the 17th century, and a stone building was erected at the end of this century. After it was closed in 1930, workshops were located in the church. Later they wanted to demolish it, but only the domes and the bell tower were demolished. In the 1990s, the church was returned to the diocese. In our time, internal restoration work is still being carried out.
Address: Zatinnaya, 58
Website: blagovec.cerkov.ru
Temple of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem
It is located at the intersection of Skomoroshinskaya and Zatinnaya streets. A stone church was erected on this site at the end of the 17th century. Before the revolution, it was a parish church. After the revolution, it was opened for some time, but later there were warehouses of a furniture factory. In the early 1990s, the temple was given to the diocese, and restoration work began. Now all the work has been completed and services are constantly being held in the church.
Address: Skomoroshinskaya, 6
Site: m-ierusalim.cerkov.ru
Kazan Cathedral
The Kazan Convent, on the territory of which the cathedral is located, was founded in the 16th century. However, the Kazan Cathedral was built at the end of the 19th century. After the revolution, the monastery was plundered. Here at different times were located: a Red Army club, a colony for the homeless. For a long time there was an archive in the cathedral. In 2005, the monastery was transferred to the diocese, and the first prayer service was held here. Now services are constantly held in the cathedral. There is a Sunday school and a women's religious school here.
Address: Furmanova, 56
Site: kazanski-m.ru
Temple of the Great Martyr Catherine
The first temple on this site was built at the end of the 17th century. At the end of the 18th century, a stone building was built. Later the temple was rebuilt. And in 1935 it was closed. For a long time there was a trading establishment here. In 1992, the temple was transferred to the church and services were resumed here. Now the temple has been completely restored.
Address: Mayakovsky, 48
Temple of the "Tsaritsa" icon
Built in 2017 at the Semashko hospital. The temple is dedicated to the "Tsaritsa" icon, and it is no coincidence. This image of the Mother of God has already helped many sick people to heal from serious illnesses. Interestingly, during the construction on this site, a fragment of the foundation of the chapel in honor of St. Nicholas was discovered, which was demolished in the 1930s. The temple is now open to visitors.
Address: Semashko, 3, bldg. 2
Website: vk.com/pantanassa
Ascension temple
This temple was built at the end of the 18th century. The main shrine of the temple was the icon "Renovation of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ." After the revolution, the church did not hold services. It was finally closed in the 1930s. After that, DOSAAF was located on its territory for a long time. The temple was returned to believers in 1992. In our time, all restoration work has been completed.
Address: Voznesenskaya, 26 A
Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh
The first mention of the Holy Trinity Monastery, on the territory of which this church is located, dates back to the 16th century. The monastery and the temple reached their dawn at the end of the 19th century. But in Soviet times it was closed. The diocese was transferred in 1995. Immediately after the completion of the renovation work, services were held in the church. On the territory there is a small hotel for pilgrims, a library.
Address: Ogorodnaya, 23
Alexander Nevsky Church
It is located in the Dashkovo-Pesochna area. Built in 2005. Before that, a wooden church stood here for several years, which was later dismantled. Alexander Nevsky, who was a great warrior and diplomat, was chosen as the patron saint of this temple. He defended his independence from the Catholic Church.He is the patron saint of all warriors.
Address: Novoselov, 33 V
Temple of Lazarus the Four-Day
At the end of the 18th century, a wooden church was built on this site. And already in 1826 a stone building was built. The temple was located at the cemetery, where not only eminent, but also ordinary residents of the city were buried. But in 1935 the church was closed and later demolished. However, in 1999 a decision was made to build a new church on this site. It is not a copy of the destroyed one.
Address: Tatarskaya, 8
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Built in 1912 at the expense of the merchant Theodot Maslennikov. At that time it was the only Old Believer church in Ryazan. However, it was closed and plundered in 1937. During the war, the community began its restoration, which was completed in 1949. All subsequent years, divine services were held in the temple. In our time, he continues to work. Restoration work is also being actively carried out now.
Address: Ryazan, Old Believer proezd, 4
Pokrovo-Tatianinsky temple
Even before the revolution, a temple was built at Ryazan State University. But after the revolution, it was closed. However, in 2002, a temple was reopened at the university on Freedom Street. He was consecrated in the name of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Holy Martyr Titiana of All Russia by Alexy II. Svobody, 46, bldg. four
Temple of the Icon "Joy of All Who Sorrow"
Built in 1807. The merchant Pyotr Malshin became a patron of the arts during the construction. The temple is located on the territory of the Sorrowful Cemetery. In Soviet times, it was not closed, services were held here. For some time it was the only functioning temple in Ryazan. In our time, a Sunday school, a library, and a pilgrimage service have been opened at the church.
Address: Ryazan, Skorbyashensky proezd, 1
Chapel of the icon "Mammal"
The chapel was built and consecrated in 2011. Located on the territory of the 8th clinical hospital, near the women's department. It is a tent-roofed building with a covered gallery. The icon of the Mother of God "Mammal" is especially revered by women who are expecting a child or really want to become a mother, as well as by nursing mothers.
Address: Kashirina, 6, bldg. 6
All Saints Chapel
Located in a park near the Ryazan Kremlin. The chapel was built in 1995 in honor of the 900th anniversary of the city. It is considered a memorial chapel, as it shows the history of the city from antiquity to the present day, from 1095 to 1995. There are 9 memorial plaques installed on it, according to the number of centuries lived by the city. Externally, the building looks like a helmet of a Russian knight.
Address: Ryazan, In the memorial park near the Kremlin
Church of the Intercession in Mervino
The temple was erected in 1813 in Mervino, which is now part of Ryazan. And its parishioners were residents of nearby villages and environs. After the revolution, he worked for a long time. And it was closed in 1939. For a long time there was a granary, a warehouse, a workshop. However, in 1994, the temple was transferred to the church. Its restoration began, divine services resumed. Now the library is open with him.
Address: Sovetskaya, 57 A
Site: vk.com/pokrova_xpam
Temple of the Royal Passion-Bearers
This five-domed temple is located at the entrance to the city and is clearly visible from all sides. Built in 2005. Its main shrine is the icon of the "Reigning" Mother of God, which began to stream myrrh after being transferred to the church. The building of the temple is planned to be enlarged. Also in the plans is the construction of a church house, workshops, boiler room, residential premises.
Address: Ryazan, Moscow highway, 65 B
Website: tzar.prihod.ru
Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
The temple was erected in 1803 in the village of Golenchino. Now it is Golenchinskaya Street in Ryazan. For a long time before the revolution, there was a school for peasant children at the church. The temple was closed after the revolution. In its building at different times were located the board of the collective farm, a school, a warehouse. In 1995, it was decided to transfer the church to the faithful. Restoration work was carried out there at the expense of parishioners and benefactors. In our time, services are constantly held here.
Address: Golenchinskaya, 51
Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
In the 18th century, a wooden church was erected in Solotcha. Now it is part of the Soviet district of Ryazan. Already in the 19th century, a stone was built here. After that, it was completed several times. Dedicated to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God. Under Soviet rule, the temple was opened until 1939. After that, it was closed for a long time, and in the 1950s it was planned to open a school here, but did not open it. Over time, it has become very dilapidated. Therefore, when it was transferred to the diocese in the 1990s, it was in a deplorable state.
Address: Kazanskaya, 2 A
Intercession Church in Khrapovo
The temple was erected at the end of the 17th century in Khrapovo. Now this village is part of the Zheleznodorozhny District. The temple was rebuilt and repaired many times. The iconostases were changed here several times. In the 1930s, the temple was closed, and the property was plundered. The building was used as a collection point for glass containers, a warehouse, and living quarters. The temple was returned to the diocese and consecrated in the 1990s. Located in the village of Khrapovo.
Address: Khrapovo, 1 B
Temple of the Presentation of the Lord
Its construction was completed in 2011. It is made in an unusual style - Naryshkin Baroque. The temple is located on the Novatorov square in a residential area of the city. There are many revered icons here. There are also relics of saints. A library and a Sunday school are organized at the temple. A lot of work is being done with children and adolescents. This place continues to be completed.
Address: Ryazan, Novatorov square, 1 A
Site: sretenskyhram.ru
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin
This temple is located in the village of Diaghilevo. Its history began at the end of the 17th century. Before the revolution, the building was badly dilapidated, as it was made of wood. In Soviet times, the church finally fell into decay. For some time it housed a club, a granary. A stone temple on this place was erected only in our time. Construction work began in 1992. Now the church accepts everyone. But the renovation work has not yet been completed.
Address: Ryazan, item Dyagilevo, st. Shapovskaya, 72 A
Site: vk.com/club161559399
Temple of Pimen Ugreshsky
Built in 2016 on the territory of the Perinatal Center on Knyazhie Pole Street. The church is small but very cozy. It is visited not only by the patients of the center, but also by residents of the adjacent microdistricts: Semchino, Kanishchevo. The temple was consecrated in honor of Pimen Ugreshsky, who was the archimandrite, abbot of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky monastery. By praying to this saint, the sick often receive healing; for many, he reduces suffering.
Address: Knyazhie Pole, 1 B
Website: parish priestserafim.rf
