On the estate of the Naryshkins, relatives of the royal dynasty, on the most beautiful bank of the Volga, at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, a small church was erected. Small, but very beautiful and filled with some special spirit. Pilgrims have been coming here for the third century, even though the Church of John the Baptist is located away from the main roads.
The church was consecrated in 1804, dedicated to the Beheading of John the Baptist. It was built by local workers, which gives reason to once again admire Russian craftsmen. A simple local peasant, Andrei Ryabin was a contractor, his team built the temple in 5 years.
By the end of the 19th century, the estate changed hands, but the parishioners were lucky; Marchioness Paulucci was a deeply religious person and continued to support the temple with donations. So, in 1891, at her expense, as well as thanks to donations from parishioners, the left side chapel was added.
Alas, after the revolution the temple was closed, the utensils were requisitioned. The building had not been used and had fallen into disrepair. The ruins stood as a silent reproach until 2011, when restoration began with funds from a private benefactor.
Today the temple attracts the attention of everyone, and the flow of pilgrims and tourists does not dry out. The temple is active, parish. Services are held daily.
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Temples and Monasteries of Russia
