Alexander Nevsky Church, Tuzla

In the small village of Tuzla Berezan district of Mykolayiv region with a population of only 900 people have their church - the church of Alexander Nevsky.

The history of the church

The village of Tuzla has existed since the 18th century, and at that time there was already a temple. According to historical accounts, in 1795 the spiritual needs of the residents served stone house of prayer in the name of St. Joseph. And in 1876 at the expense of the parishioners built a church odnoprestolnaya. It was consecrated in honor of St. Alexander Nevsky. At that time, in Tuzla there were more than 2,500 people.

In Soviet times, the church in the village was not, and he revived in 2009, thanks largely to the efforts of Fr. Andrew Kaznovetskogo. Sanctify the church, like its predecessor, in honor of the Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky, who received the title of the holy ministry of the Orthodox faith and the struggle for it.

The village of Tuzla in the Mykolaiv region known for its unique salt lake Solonet-Tuzla, which is located in the vicinity. The holiday village with the name of Tuzla, there are in the Odessa area, so tourists should be careful not to mix.

How to get that close

Go to Nicholas Tuzla should be on the highway Odessa - Nikolaev. From Nikolaev to Tuzla 70 km to the village are regular bus from the bus station "Outdoor." The closest resort village - Rybakovka on the Black Sea. If you are traveling in this region, take a look at the island of Berezan, visit the National historical and archaeological reserve "Olvia".