Saratov is one of the largest cities in the Volga region. On the Saratov land, many Christian shrines have survived, including ancient monasteries and cathedrals that store valuable relics. Today they are protected by the state as architectural and historical monuments. But this was not always the case, unfortunately, many important objects were lost during the Soviet era.
Since the 90s of the XX century, as in the whole country, the revival of the Orthodox faith began in Saratov. The surviving church buildings were returned to the parishioners, and a long work on restoration began. In 2015, a program for the construction of 20 Orthodox churches in Saratov began. For 4 years of work, it has been fully implemented. Most of the churches were built in new areas of the city.
Operating churches and cathedrals in Saratov
List of the most famous and beautiful temples in the city.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
The most ancient temple on the Saratov land is the main cathedral of the city. It is located in the Volzhsky region, on the Museum Square. Construction was carried out at the end of the 17th century, the style of the Moscow or Naryshkin baroque was very relevant at that time. From 1934 to 1942, the temple was closed. In 2004, a large-scale restoration began, today the exterior of the building has been restored, the interior was painted by Palekh masters, and a church museum was created.
Address: Saratov, st. Moscow, 6
Site: trsobor.ru
Church of the Intercession
The largest church in the city was built in 1883. The townspeople know it as the "Intercession Church on the Mountains", as it is located on the slope of Sokolovaya Gora. The architectural style of the Moscow Baroque is clearly expressed: high windows, an abundance of openwork decor, multi-tiered. During the Soviet years, the building was badly damaged; they tried unsuccessfully to blow it up. Since the beginning of the 2000s, a large-scale restoration has been carried out, the destroyed five-tiered bell tower has been restored. The relics of the saints are kept in the temple.
Address: A.M. Gorky, 85
Website: www.pokrovsar.ru
Temple of St. George the Victorious
This temple can be called the most striking among the modern religious buildings in Saratov. It is located on Tank Hill, construction was completed in 2011. The white-stone five-domed church became the first Orthodox center in the village of Solnechny. It has one throne, consecrated in honor of George the Victorious. The special pride of the temple is the ark with a particle of the relics of this saint. The arrangement of the church yard is underway, a bell tower is being built.
Address: Dnepropetrovskaya, 7
Site: svgeorgy.ru
Temple of the Descent of the Holy Spirit
The old Saratov temple has the status of a cultural and historical monument. The stone building was erected at the expense of the merchant Tyulpin in 1855. The snow-white walls are crowned with five domes, and a four-tiered bell tower rises above the entrance. The temple was closed from 1931 to 1947, but during this time it practically did not suffer. During the restoration of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, he served as a cathedral. There is a church school at the temple.
Address: Saratov, Dukhosoeshestskaya square, 3
Site: svyatoduhovhram.ru
Temple of the Icon "Satisfy My Sorrows"
A beautiful temple-chapel, reminiscent of a fairytale house, is located in the center of Saratov. In 1906 it was built at the bishop's estate. In Soviet times, this building, although it was used as a planetarium, has been preserved almost in its original form. Today it is a cultural and historical monument and one of the main attractions. The external appearance of the temple resembles the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed.
Address: A.N. Radishcheva, 24
Website: utoli-hram.ru
Church of Peter and Paul
The modern Peter and Paul Cathedral is located in the Leninsky district. It is rightfully not only the spiritual center of this part of the city, but also a worthy decoration. The one-dome hipped temple is decorated with many kokoshniks, the high bell tower is connected to the main building, the temple is designed for 700 people. At the moment, finishing work continues, but regular services have been held since 2015.
Address: Mezhdunarodnaya, 4 A
Website: pavla-petra-hram.ru
Temple of Prince Vladimir
From 1880 to 1930 in Saratov on Poltava Square there was Prince Vladimir Cathedral, one of the highest temples in the country - 77 meters high. After it was demolished, the park near the cathedral was renamed Children's, and a stadium was built on the site of the ruins. In memory of the lost from 2005 to 2010, a new church was erected at the entrance to the park in the style of early Moscow architecture. Ancient revered icons were transferred to the temple.
Address: g. Sovetskaya, 91
Site: vladimirhram.ru
Church of Cyril and Methodius
On the territory of Saratov State University, the building of an old chapel has been preserved, but since Soviet times it has been used as an administrative building. Since the beginning of the 2000s, at the request of the collective, it was decided to revive the Orthodox traditions at the university and build a temple in honor of the great enlighteners. Today, there is also a cultural and educational center: a Sunday school and a library. The temple is a bishop's courtyard.
Address: Moscow, 155
Site: mefodiy-kirill-hram.ru
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
The building of the temple was built in 1903, there was a church school and an orphanage. In 1935, the temple was closed, and in 1989 it was threatened with demolition. Then, at the insistence of the inhabitants of Saratov, the temple was saved, and soon its restoration began. From 2012 to 2016, a large-scale reconstruction took place. Today it is one of the most visited churches in the city, daily services are held here, there is a Sunday school and creative circles.
Address: Universitetskaya, 70
Website: serafimsar.ru
Temple of Spyridon of Trimifuntsky
In the new suburban village of Solnechny-2, the construction of an Orthodox parish began in 2016. The temple, like other social facilities, was erected here simultaneously with residential buildings. It is located at the beginning of Heroes of the Fatherland Boulevard. The external appearance is rather laconic: a basilica-style temple is complemented by a large golden dome and a hipped bell tower. The steps of the alley lead to the entrance.
Address: Saratov, Solnechny-2, Heroes of the Fatherland Boulevard
Site: spyridonas.cerkov.ru
Temple of Mitrofan Voronezh
This temple is located on the site of the one lost in the Soviet years, on the Kirov square. The ancient temple was destroyed, only the clergy house survived. In 2005, he was returned to the diocese. The clergy house was renovated and expanded. All annexes are designed in the same architectural style as the old building. The revival of the parish has also transformed the entire square. There are daily services in the church, a youth club and a Sunday school.
Address: Saratov, Kirov square, 1 A
Site: st-mitrofan.ru
Kazan Church
In the Uleshi microdistrict there is an old red brick church. It was built in 1905. During the Soviet period, despite the protests of the parishioners, the church was closed and used as a kindergarten, the wooden bell tower was destroyed. Since 1994, it was returned to the Orthodox Church, after which restoration took place for a long 17 years. The building was restored to its historical appearance, a baptismal was built. Particularly significant relics: icons of Sanksar saints and Fyodor Ushakov with a particle of relics.
Address: N.G. Chernyshevsky, 2 A
Site: kazanhram.ru
Smolensk Church
A new large temple was built at the St. Alexiev Convent in Saratov in 2009. The monastery is located on the site of a former skete (1848). In Soviet times, various medical institutions were located here. A revival began in the 90s: a nunnery was formed, a park was expanded and equipped, a new church was opened. On the territory you can visit the holy spring, a bath is being built.
Address: Saratov, Zamkovy Ave., 18
Church of the Nativity
A small stone one-story church with a bell tower was built in 1898. The construction was carried out at the initiative of a local resident, at her expense and with the support of sponsors and parishioners. In Soviet times, the temple was closed and plundered, it was used as a library and a clinic, the building was greatly changed.It began to be restored only in 1999, now the work continues, but the temple is open daily.
Address: Vokzalnaya, 2
Site: cxpx.ru
Church of St. John the Evangelist
The parish in the name of St. John the Theologian began to be created back in 2005. Construction work on the new temple began in October 2014. In November 2017, the new temple was consecrated by the Metropolitan of Saratov and Volsk Longin. The temple is open daily. At the church there is a Sunday school in which there are children's clubs "Clay Toy", "Patchwork Toy".
Address: Shelkovichnaya, 186
Website: eparhia-saratov.ru
Temple of Demetrius Thessaloniki
A men's monastery existed in Saratov since the 17th century; it moved to its present location in 1822. At the same time, a church building was built in the name of the holy great martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki. This is the only temple building of the monastery that has survived to this day. Since 1994, divine services have been resumed, the temple worked as a house at the military institute. Since 2011, the territory has been given to the monastery.
Address: Saratov, prospect named after 50 years of October, 5
Site: spmmsar.ru
Holy Cross Church
The church is located at the Saratov Women's Spiritual School. It trains future sisters of mercy and choir directors. The temple was built in 2006 in the former old monastery building of the 19th century. This building is the only surviving building of the monastery. The church contains icons of Princess Elizabeth and Martyr Barbara with particles of relics, as well as ancient relics.
Address: Lermontov, 28
Site: stavros.cerkov.ru
Temple of All Saints
Work on the construction of the temple began in 2001 and was completed a year later. The initiator of the construction was the director of the Saratov Bearing Plant. The five-domed temple, 35 meters high, is made in white and turquoise colors. The architectural style is a mixture of old Russian traditions from different regions. The light from the many windows illuminates the rich interior with extraordinary beauty.
Address: Saratov, Prospect Entuziastov, 64 V
Site: vsehsvyat.cerkov.ru
Temple of the Prophet Elijah
In the 19th century, the old Ilyinsky Church existed on Ilyinsky Square, which was lost. In 2016, construction began on a new temple on this site. After 2 years, the work was completed, the project was chosen in the style of old Russian architecture. The temple is one-story, with a high three-tiered bell tower. The light yellow walls are adorned with white décor and columns.
Address: Saratov, Ilyinskaya square
Site: vk.com/club159051171
Temple of Mary Magdalene
Before the revolution, it was the home church of the Mariinsky Institute for Noble Maidens. In 1917, the institute was closed, its building was used for the palace of culture and schools, there was a theater in the annex. In 2004, the building was returned to the diocese, and from 2005 to the present, large-scale restoration work is underway. The temple conducts regular services, it has a Sunday school, a part-time group for young children, and creative associations for different ages.
Address: 2nd Sadovaya, 23 A
Site: mariya-magdalina.ru
Temple of Alexander Nevsky
Initially, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral existed in Saratov from 1815 to 1938, it was dismantled, and the Dynamo stadium was built in its place. Nowadays, in the name of this saint, a small temple has been built in the park next to the memorial to the soldiers who died in local wars. According to its structure, it is a classic "octagon on a quadruple" with a hipped roof topped with a golden dome. The tiers of the roof are decorated with kokoshniks.
Address: Saratov, ter. Sokolovaya Gora, Victory Park
Website: www.alexander-nevsky.com
Temple of the great martyr Panteleimon
A small cozy frame is located on the territory of the First City Hospital. One of the administrative buildings built in 1914 was allocated for its arrangement. The facades and roofs were repaired, the interior decoration was completely renewed. Saint Panteleimon is popularly known as a healer. The parishioners of the temple are hospital staff and patients. The Society of Sisters of Mercy assists in the care of lonely sick people.
Address: Kholzunova, 19
Website: panteleimon.rf
Church of St. Luke
A small hospital church was built in 2009 at the Saratov Medical University. Saint Luke is popularly known as Valentin Feliksovich Voino-Yasenetsky, surgeon and writer, canonized in 2000. A cross with a particle of his relics is kept in the church. The ceremonial lighting took place in 2009. The building is made in the shape of a cross, the roof is hipped and the walls are decorated with arches. There is a Sunday school at the church.
Address: Bolshaya Sadovaya, 137, 3rd City Clinical Hospital
Site: svluka.prihod.ru
Temple of Hadrian and Natalia
The temple is located on the outskirts of the city towards the Moscow highway. It is a small one-story church with a two-tiered bell tower. The building is brown with white decor. The windows, doors and the bell tower tent are decorated with arches. Its opening took place in 2016. The temple was consecrated in honor of the holy great martyrs who suffered for the Christian faith.
Address: Keramicheskaya, 29 A
Site: adrian-i-natalia.cerkov.ru
Temple of Cosmas and Damian
The temple, consecrated in honor of the holy unmercenaries, is located on the territory adjacent to the Regional Clinical Hospital. It was built in 2017. The temple is two-headed, with a hipped bell tower. The building has a traditional ship shape, with light blue walls framed by white décor. In addition to helping the sick, spiritual and educational work is carried out here. Sunday school for children and adults is open.
Address: Saratov, Smirnovskoe gorge, 1 A
Site: st-kosmadamian.cerkov.ru
Temple of the Great Martyr Catherine
The temple in the Zavodskoy district of Saratov was built in just one year at the expense of benefactors. The first divine liturgy took place in 2017. The building is one-story, light brown walls in a white frame are decorated with carved cornices. There is a hipped-roof bell tower above the entrance. The temple is crowned with two gilded domes. Improvement of the territory continues.
Address: Saratov, 3rd residential area, st. Ogorodnaya / 5th Dinamovskiy pr-d
Site: svekaterina.pravorg.ru
Temple of the Image of the Savior Not Made by Hands
The construction of the church in the village of Solnechny-2 was started in 2016, and finishing work and landscaping are ongoing. Despite this, church services are held on a regular basis. The building is two-storied with a large bell tower. The white walls are set off by a dark roof decorated with kokoshniks.
Address: Solnechny-2, 11th microdistrict, (landmark of Academician Semenov St., 13)
Site: spassar.cerkov.ru
Church of Boris and Gleb
This temple is popularly known as the church on the airfield. Built in 2018, the church grounds and a separate refectory building are underway. The temple is one-story, two-headed, a tent-shaped bell tower is arranged above the entrance. The walls are light brown with a white frame. The ministers of the temple work with schools and universities of the region, Sunday school is open on weekends.
Address: Saratov, located near the address Tomskaya, 1
Site: ortodoxotvet.ru
Temple of the Icon "Joy of All Who Sorrow"
A very beautiful temple of an unusual shape is located in the Leninsky district. The architecture of the building combines a harmonious combination of different styles, the whiteness of the walls contrasts with the dark roof, and the gold of the domes complements the beautiful ensemble. The temple has become a real decoration of the area with typical multi-storey buildings and an important spiritual center for parishioners.
Address: g. Academician Antonov, 11
Website: vsehradosti.cerkov.ru
Temple of the icon "Unexpected Joy"
A beautiful bright temple was built in the Zavodskoy district in record time. It took only 11 months for the parish to open its doors to Orthodox believers. The blue walls in a white frame look very elegant and, undoubtedly, are pleasing to the eye, justifying the name. The consecration took place in 2016. The temple is small, calm and very cozy. There is a playground on its territory.
Address: Bryansk
Site: hram-nr-saratov.cerkov.ru
