In 1902, a decision was made to build a new church. For this, high-quality timber was harvested in Bashkiria and transported to the village by horse-drawn carts. From 1902 to 1905, pine timber was harvested and transported from the area of the Belaya River, near the village of Ivanovka. This was managed by the candle maker from the village of Smetannikov, Ivan. The selected logs were processed and stacked in special piles. In 1907, the construction of the frames began according to the project, and five years later, in 1910, the church was completed.
The church building was impressive, with two massive doors on the south and north sides. The height of the church was 30 meters, and the length of the frame was also 30 meters, which required significant effort and skill. The central room, crowned with a cross, was connected on the east and west sides to low cells for the altar and the vestibule. All these architectural canons were adhered to.
The church, though without excessive decorations, majestically towered over the village, attracting attention from afar. It was the most beautiful building in the area and a source of pride for the local residents. The sound of the bell could be heard up to ten kilometers away in calm weather. Externally, the church resembled the temple in Orenburg dedicated to Saint Dmitry of Thessalonica, after whom it was named. The church was staffed by a single priest, which was insufficient for a population of 2000 people.
After the completion of the church in 1911, a house with a yard was built from the remaining timber, along with a parish school building for boys, and later a building for girls, as well as a house for the priest.
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