According to archival documents and surveys of local residents, it was found that the church building was transported from the village of Romanovka in the Sorochinsky District of the Orenburg Region in 1903 and installed in the village of Stepanovka in the Tashlinsky District. The area of the church's construction is 238 sq. m, and the building volume is 1500 cu. m.
The foundation of the church is made of stone, but on the southern and western sides, it is severely damaged, causing the annex adjoining the main building to lean and be at risk of collapse. The walls are wooden and hewn, with the lower crowns, especially on the western side, severely rotted. The roof is metal, but due to its long service life, it has completely deteriorated. The cladding of the domes is in satisfactory condition, and their verticality is not compromised. The floors are completely ruined, and the floor joists at the support points are heavily rotted. The doors are unusable, and two doorways are boarded up. The window openings are also boarded up due to the absence of window frames.
The church was closed in 1931 by a decree of the SNK of the USSR. Since then and until now, the building has been used for grain storage. Currently, grain for fodder is stored in the northern part of the church, but this is impossible in the southern part due to the lack of a foundation under the floor and the destruction of the foundation. To avoid accidents, access and passage near the church are prohibited, as there is a risk of collapse, especially on the western side of the building.
According to the act dated November 28, 1960, permission was granted for the dismantling of the church building. The remaining materials suitable for further use were used for the construction of an eight-year school in the village of Stepanovka.
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