The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church is located in the village of Chebotaevka in the Sursky District of the Ulyanovsk Region. The village is situated on the picturesque bank of the Krasnaya Yakla River, in a hilly area. The first mentions of it date back to 1568. There are several versions regarding the origin of the village's name. According to one, it was founded by shoemakers, known as chebotari, which gave the village its name. Another version suggests that the village belonged to the landowner Chebotareva, and it was named in her honor.
The decision to build the church was made in 1876. The work took little time, and within a year, a wooden church with two altars was erected in the village. The main altar was consecrated in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, while the second altar was dedicated to Saint Nicholas. The parish included a priest, a deacon, and a psalmist. Residents of Chebotaevka and nearby villages came here for services. Notably, despite years of repression and political changes, the church has survived to this day and continues to operate, remaining open for visits.
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