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Church of the Annunciation in Narimanov
The construction of the church began in 2001 with the consecration of the site and the start of construction work. The process was slow and faced difficulties due to a lack of funds. On March 14, 2010, Archbishop Ion of …
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Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in Krasny Yar
The Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was located where the Cathedral of Christ the Savior now stands. Like the Assumption Cathedral in the Astrakhan Kremlin, this church had two levels: a winter and a sum…
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Christ the Savior Women's Monastery in Krasny Yar
From 1990 to 1992, church parishes began to open in the Astrakhan region, and the parish of the Church of Christ the Savior was registered. At that time, the church was located in an old red brick building that was compl…
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Church of the Nativity of Christ in Krasny Yar
Before the revolution, there were three churches in the village of Krasny Yar. The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin was located where the modern canning factory stands. The Church of the Prophet Elijah was s…
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Chapel of the Icon of the Mother of God 'Joy of All Who Sorrow' in Krasny Yar
In pre-revolutionary times, a miraculous icon of the Iveron Mother of God was found in the village. It was kept in a chapel that was destroyed after the revolution. The icon was discovered near the Church of Christ the S…
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Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God in Kamyzyak
In the 17th century, on the expanses of the Volga, in the channels and arms, near Astrakhan, more than ten uchugs emerged. Nearby, there were usually settlements with economic buildings. Over time, fishing villages forme…
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Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Karauilno
In the village of Karauilno, an Orthodox church has been operating for several years. Its opening was made possible by the joint efforts of the management of the Dzerzhinsky collective farm, which allocated a house in ne…
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Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Uvarov
In the wealthy fishing village of Uvarov, there once stood a beautiful church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, known for its unique bells, the sound of which could be heard for miles on clear days. However, in the…
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Nikolo-Komаровsky Monastery in Komarovka
The Nikol-Komaroivsky skit-convent appeared on the map of the Astrakhan diocese in 2004 thanks to the prayers and efforts of Igumen Peter and the brethren of the Ivanov Monastery, who received a blessing from Archbishop …
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Church of Matrona of Moscow in Samodelka
The construction of the temple began in 2006. Its walls are faced with red brick, and the roof is covered with blue tiles. Inside, there is a spacious hall with snow-white walls, images of saints, golden candlesticks, an…