New St. Elias Church, Toporovtsy
The village is very close Toporivtsi of Chernivtsi . It is famous for its churches. There is an old Elias Church , which originates from the 16th century. This small house type structure. You can see the new village Elias Church, which is the complete opposite. It`s almost fantastic building that looks more like a palace.
History Ilyinsky new church
By the early 20th century the only church in the village remained old Elijah, but she could not place the community within. Before the villagers sharply raised the question of building a new church. And in 1911 laid the cornerstone. Construction continued until 1914. It is interesting that it consecrated the day after the First World War. The church preserved in almost original condition. Only in recent decades have been replaced windows and tiles with modern materials. The church is an active Orthodox church.
Legend of the construction of the temple
Discover Elias Church has managed to rise to the legend of its foundation. When locals decided that they needed a new church, the village council decided to choose to build in a modern hilltop village center. However, the place was already Inn and its owner refused succumb area. Then the villagers decided that they without influence from above can not do. They collected money all the village train Chernivtsi - Vienna and sent a delegation from the village to the capital for an audience with Emperor Franz Joseph.
Emperor legend gladly accepted and contributed to the solution. Rumor has it that even helped finance construction. The delegation returned and evil Korchmar gave way to a new church. Grateful villagers even waited for the Emperor the dedication of the temple, which even installed a special throne in the church. However, the emperor arrived, but the throne is there today.
Architecture church
The church his style unique to Northern Bukovina. A similar style churches often found in South Bukovina and Maramorosh that in Romania, particularly in Suceava. In addition to its appearance, the church hides a rich interiors, which are well preserved. Particular attention is drawn skillfully executed paintings and beautiful stained glass windows.
How to get there
Discover Elias Church located in the village center, near the old Elijah . Regularly sent to the village suburban bus from Chernivtsi. Well also visit the church on the highway in the direction of Chernivtsi - Khotyn because the village is located at the road.
Hours: open at the time of worship.
