Belogorsky Cathedral (Belogorsky) of St. Nicholas which is located on the hill of Belaya Gora, White Mountains, at RussiaAbout 85 kilometers from the city of Perm, it is a stunning monastery with snow-covered landscapes. At first glance, it looks like the palace of a princess and prince in a fairy tale. But the truth is that this is a temple with a long history.
In the past, this church was built of wood. It was intended to be a residence and church study area for 25 orphans, but the building had a fire once. Causing the need to build a new building, a stone building Construction began in 1902 by more than 400 monks who were willing to help each other. The construction was completed in 1917, and it became a beautiful holy monastery that could hold more than 8,000 people. Convenience and internal heating system The walls of the church are also decorated with classical Russian Orthodox paintings. and decorated with gold color to add beauty This great palace became the greatest church center in Perm.
Later, during the year 1918, when the country was still unsettled, the Bolsheviks or one of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party He entered the temple and killed the abbot. Raid and destroy all temples and works of art. There were bullet holes on the walls. Many priests tried to protect the temple with their lives. It was a very shocking event. Later, in the 1930s, the temple building was turned into a political concentration camp. and is a center for rehabilitation of injured and disabled people from war. And there was unrest again because the dome of the church was burned.
Belogorsky Cathedral has a long history, both good and bad. But the faith and faith of the people still hasn’t faded. The cathedral was restored and renovated in 2011. The cathedral has come back to life. There is beauty again With a clean white building contrasting with a golden domed roof, it is a Russian style. It becomes much more beautiful during the snowy winter months. Because many cathedrals are beautifully covered in white snow.
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2024-01-21 02:04:00
