The history of the Annunciation Church began more than two centuries ago and is closely linked to the history of the city. During the construction of the Ukrainian defensive line in the 18th century, people from Russia and the southwestern regions of Ukraine settled in our area. They brought with them customs, traditions, culture, and Orthodox faith. Once settled in the new place, the settlers immediately began constructing a church.

In 1782, a church was built in the village near the walls of the Belev Fortress in honor of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The initiator and benefactor was Grigory Skopin, a wealthy merchant and owner of a brick factory in the Khomutovskoye region. At that time, faith and duty to society prompted wealthy individuals to invest in the construction of churches and engage in charity.

What did the old church look like? A photograph of the Annunciation Church from the early 20th century is preserved in the Krasnograd Local History Museum. It was a small stone church with two dome drums. The dome had a spherical shape and was topped with a cross. The bell tower, according to the architectural traditions of that time, was separate and resembled a low tower.

Next to the church, a stone watchman's lodge, two houses (the parish and church houses), and a chapel in the churchyard were built. In the second half of the 19th century, a library and a literacy school operated at the church. The parish of the Annunciation Church also included the settlement of Verbovka. At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, the priest was P.P. Leusov, who was succeeded in 1912 by A.I. Zhitecki.

After the events of 1917-1920, the Soviet government separated the church from the state, seeing it as an ideological enemy. The main goal was to limit and replace Orthodox ideology with communist ideology. Various methods were used for this, including the destruction of churches and the persecution of clergy. In the 1920s, the Annunciation Church was closed and destroyed, along with two other churches in the city. According to the memories of the old-timers, the rector during those years was Archpriest Lavr Yurchenko, who managed to preserve the antimins of the destroyed church. Church life in the city almost ceased and became illegal.

During the war, in times of great trials, people began to return to faith. The Soviet state was forced to reconsider its attitude towards the church, allowing the opening of churches. In Krasnograd, the Annunciation Church resumed its activities during the German occupation. In 1942, Archpriest Lavr Yurchenko received permission to establish a prayer house. After the city was liberated, the community registered and continued to exist officially.

In 1946, the building where services were held was confiscated, and a prayer house was established in the courtyard of the destroyed church. In the late 1950s, relations between the church and the state worsened again, and an anti-religious campaign began. Churches were closed, taxes were raised, and provocations against priests were carried out. Attempts were made to close the Annunciation Church as well. After the death of Archpriest Lavr Yurchenko, various clergy conducted services.

In 1963-1964, the church premises were closed, and the house was confiscated. People appealed to various authorities requesting the church to be reopened, but local authorities were against it. Eventually, the community bought a house in the outskirts of the city.

During those times, churches and believers had to endure great hardships. The state conducted active anti-religious propaganda, prohibiting the baptism of children, weddings, and attending church. Violators were criticized and expelled from the party.

Years passed. New buildings appeared on the site of the old Annunciation Church. It seemed that the Soviet government had succeeded in destroying faith, but the church continues to exist. For 20 years, a new church building, constructed in 1994, has been a joy to behold. The doors of the church are open to all who seek communion with God. In 2009, the lower church was consecrated in honor of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg.