Cathedral of the Nativity, Berdyansk

Cathedral of the Nativity is located in the town of Berdyansk Zaporizhia region. He is one of the oldest temples in the city. It has an interesting and complex history. After reconstruction in 2012, got a new bell weighing 2.5 tons.

The history of the Cathedral of the Nativity in Berdyansk

In the territory of what is now the temple, in 1895 they built a small church Old Believers. Already in 1912-13. It built a new cathedral. That he is mentioned in the guide of the city of Berdyansk in 1915. When the revolution came, then, as elsewhere, the church destroyed, and the parishioners were persecuted, but, fortunately, the church passed this fate. In 1935, it arranged the warehouse, then there appeared a sports club. Only in 1946, the room gave the parishioners of the Orthodox community. It was the only church survived the years of struggle with the churches and believers. In 1986, the Church of the Nativity of Christ was reconstructed.

From the old church remained only parts of the walls. Recent reconstruction work was completed in 2012. In addition to the new temple bell tower got a new iconostasis, equipped office, increased the altar of the church, the area around the temple, replaced windows and doors, as well as conducted anew painted the church walls. After the reconstruction of the cathedral was consecrated anew in February 2012. The ceremony was attended by the townspeople, clergy and many guests. Worship in the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ are held every day. The temple is always waiting for its parishioners and visitors.

How to get to the Basilica of the Nativity in Berdyansk

From the bus station of the city of Berdyansk can be reached using public transport on the street Shevchenko and La Seynska. Own car can travel on the street Shevchenko or Dyumina. The distance is less than 2 km away.