Church of the Intercession (Konstantinovsk)


The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin is a Russian Orthodox church in Konstantinovsk, Rostov Oblast, Russia that belongs to the Diocese of Volgodnosk and was built in 1912 on the project of architect Pyotr Studenikin.

History

The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin began to be constructed in spring of 1907 on the project of architect Pyotr Studenikin. The building was completed in 1912.
In 1930 the church building was turned into granary. During World War II, when Konstantinovsk was occupied by Wehrmacht forces, it was used as ammunition depot. Soon it was handed over to Orthodox community again. Liturgies continued to be held there until late 1960s. In early 1960s, the church was renovated with its interior being redecorated. Later it was closed again ahnd housed a gym which was functioning there until late 1980s.
In 1988, the Church of the Intercession was transferred to Russian Orthodox Church again and liturgies are held there since then.

Architecture

The Church of the Intercession is built in Eclecticist style with Byzantine, Italian Renaissance and Russian Revival architecture elements being presented. The Intercession Church is built of bricks. The external brickwork of the walls is left unplastered, and that is an important element of the facade decoration. Today the church is one the highest buildings in Konstantinovsk, for the majority of town buildings only have one story.