Church of Our Lady of Vladimir, Ivangorod

In recent years, it is gaining increasing popularity restoration of old churches and cathedrals, and the construction of new churches. Until the mid 90`s religion was not in special honor, and sometimes even religious people were persecuted and were persecuted. Many architectural structures, which are of historical value in this connection is destroyed. Many temples were destroyed during the years of World War II. A lot of churches destroyed while since no support or repairing the building.

Today, many religious people have the desire and ability to help the government in restoring memorial sites, which for many years came to soothe the souls of ancestors and worship.

Many cathedrals and churches in Zaporizhia region also suffered the fate of destruction. One of them is the Ivangorod Church, a building which was destroyed in the 20s of the last century. However, in 2003 by local farmers with the support of the city government on the ruins of the church, to the delight of all Orthodox believers Ivangorod was erected a temple of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God.

The temple is a beautiful dvuhkupolny red brick building, the facade of the temple is decorated with a painted icon of Our Lady of Vladimir. The church is surrounded by a beautiful tiled playground and benches parishioners. Modern architecture, a colorful mix of red brick and turquoise make the building an unusual and memorable. Rector Archpriest Victor is Salivon.

What can be seen near the temple of the Mother of God

Zaporozhye land is rich not only picturesque places. In the vicinity of this area there are many places that should be visited.