The church in the Achit fortress was built in 1790. The earliest clerical record, dated 1838, mentions that "with the efforts of the parishioners, a church was built." It had two altars: in honor of Archangel Michael and the prophet Elijah. A wooden fence, painted, surrounded the cemetery. The church building and bell tower were wooden and sturdy, covered with planks, with a roof painted red and white in places.

The church staff included a priest, a deacon, and two clerks. It is believed that the first priest was Alexey Serebrennikov, who served until 1796, after which he was transferred to the Peter and Paul Church of the Polevskoy plant. The clergy received salaries from parishioners and bread collections.

A new stone church was built in 1863 thanks to the efforts of parishioners and church officials, using church funds. The 1916 record of the Mikhailo-Archangel Church in the village of Achit states that it was stone, covered with iron, with a bell tower. In 1890, the church was surrounded by a stone fence with three iron gates. The new church had three altars: in honor of the Meeting of the Lord, the Archangel Michael, and the prophet Elijah.

The church staff consisted of a priest, a deacon, a psalmist, and a prosphora baker. In 1916, the Achit parish included three settlements: the village of Achit with 537 households, the village of Nizhny Vyselok with 12 households, and the village of Ust-Ut with 9 households.

Old-timers recall how bells were thrown down and icons were burned in Achit, which brought tears to the locals. It is said that those who participated in the destruction of the church soon fell ill and died or perished under mysterious circumstances.

Clergy also suffered. Priest Pavel Vladimirovich Lutkov, left without a parish, was appointed to the Belyaev Church in 1936, and in 1937 he was arrested and shot. His wife, Lydia Vasilievna, was also arrested and imprisoned for 10 years.

The church building underwent major reconstruction: the dome and bell tower were demolished, and a second floor was added inside. A cinema hall was arranged on the first floor, and on the second, a stage for a drama theater and a library. In 1972, a new House of Culture was built in Achit, and the church building began to be used for a sports hall and the district House of Pioneers.

On August 2, 1997, the first divine service in honor of the Archangel Michael was held after a long break. Services began to be held regularly in a small part of the first floor. In 2006, the building was fully returned to the parishioners, and the priest became Father Vladimir Kisyakov.

Thanks to Father Vladimir's efforts, the church is gradually being restored to its original appearance, although this has proven difficult due to the lack of documentation and photographs. The restoration is based on the memories of old-timers and a new architectural project. Intermediate walls and the second floor have already been removed, the altar and choir have taken their places. The church has become a place for services and church sacraments. Processions pass through Achit, and in 1999, a cross was erected here in honor of the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity of Christ.