Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, Chernovtsy
Historical monuments in Chernivtsi preserved not only in the city center. Historically, the oldest stone building of the city was historically in the city, and its suburbs, which became its member in the 60`s. Refers to the Church of Nativity, which is located in Horecha was originally a small settlement.
Church history at Horechi
The surrounding land in the 18th century were granted a monastery. In his territory and was built church of the Virgin. It happened in the years 1765-1767. Construction of the church joined bishops and even the Empress Catherine II. With this assistance the church was able to build in a relatively short time.
After entering Bukovina Austro-Hungary, the monastery is closed and the parish church. Even in 1912 the Church recognized architectural monument. There were prohibited any construction work there without the knowledge of the authorities. Heavily damaged during the First World War, but was completely renovated after.
During the Soviet period the church to function. Last restavrovuvalasya 1992. After 3 years, the monastery resumed its activities Horecha and again it was the monastery church.
What to see in
The church was built in the late Baroque style, which is not typical for Bukovina. Confounded felt close to the then war between the Russian and Ottoman empires. The temple has distinct features of defense buildings, the architects made sure the thickness of walls and battlements. The temple has a 7 baths, 4 of which carry only a decorative function, with warning features of the Ukrainian Baroque.
The interiors have been preserved almost completely. Be sure to attract your attention frescoes late 18th century "Last Judgement" and "George the Victorious". Nativity of the Virgin Mary has two tiers. The upper are spiral staircases. There is a gallery with loopholes and two small chapel dedicated to St. George and Barbara.
Legend of Alexander I
There is a legend that in 1823 during a meeting of the emperors of Austria and Russia in Chernivtsi Church visited the Emperor Alexander I, who loved to walk the city. But none of Austrian nationals not know. Once he was stopped by gendarmes and demanded documents show that introduced the king in embarrassment.
It is not known why he was walking to church on Horechi, but here it is not lucky - in the court he was attacked by dogs, and they drive away the stick he had taken out of the fence around the church. Family sacristan drove local dogs. But the king left stick and the legend he has long kept in the temple. But at the same time the king donated the temple 50 gold ducats.
How to get there
The church is located on the street Troyanivska 1. From the city center you need to drive trolley stop number 4 on the street. Sadowski to the museum of folk architecture , which is located nearby. If you drive a car on the road Kamenets or Hawtin, the church is located just before the bridge over the Prut.
Hours: Nativity of the Virgin belongs to the monastery and keep functioning.
