Chapel of Metropolitan Alexy of Moscow

Russia, Samara Region, gorodskoy okrug Samara, Samara, Maksima Gorkogo Street, 80/1
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Photos

  • Часовня митрополита Московского Алексия. Photo 1
  • Часовня Святителя Алексия (Самара). Photo 2
  • Часовня Святителя Алексия (Самара). Photo 3
  • Часовня Святителя Алексия (Самара). Photo 4

Description

The chapel of St. Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow, is a significant object of the Samara diocese of the Moscow Patriarchate. First erected between 1888 and 1890 according to the design of the famous architect A.A. Shcherbachev, it was destroyed in the 1930s. However, in 1998, the chapel was restored according to the design of A.S. Melentyev and received a new life. It is located on the Volga embankment, near the 4th berth of the Samara River Station.

Saint Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow, is considered the patron saint of Samara. It is connected by many historical legends and traditions, including a prophecy about the future city of Samara. Saint Alexy was the mentor and friend of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and his activity in the history of Russia was invaluable.

According to legend, long before the founding of Samara, a small chapel was erected in honor of St. Alexis. It collapsed over time, but was later recreated in another place. However, this building also became outdated and was replaced by a stone chapel, created on the initiative of the priest of the Assumption Church, Stepan Makarovich Belsky. The new chapel, perched on the banks of the Volga, was built in 1888 and was a fine example of the Russian style of architecture of the 17th century.

It should be noted that the modern chapel was erected thanks to the initiative of the Orthodox brotherhood in honor of St. Alexis, revived in 1993. Rebuilt in 1998, it is an important symbol for believers and residents of the city. Next to the chapel there are two monuments to outstanding personalities of the Orthodox Church: Metropolitan Alexy of Moscow and All Rus' and St. Sergius of Radonezh, created by Samara sculptor Ivan Melnikov from local Zhiguli limestone.

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