The village of Lozovka has long been known for its freedom, founded by settlers from Tambov and Voronezh in 1811. Here, the only brick church in the area was built in honor of Archangel Michael, while other churches were wooden. The church had an active parish school and library, as well as almost fifty acres of land. It is one of the oldest cult structures in the province, where the first service took place in 1848.
In 1930, the church was closed, and it was used for a long time as a grain storage facility, then it became abandoned. It lost two altars, a baptistery, and a canonical. Books from the rich library, a large cross, icons, and a bell disappeared. Locals recall that the bell rang not only on holidays but also in bad weather, helping travelers. The church served as a beacon for residents of nearby villages, where they were baptized, married, and bid farewell to the world.
By the end of the last century, the church looked dismal: the walls were cracked, there were no roofs, domes, or windows, and trees grew on the ceiling covered with dirt. The floor was also missing, and drafts blew through the church. However, ancient frescoes were partially preserved, and on the walls, one can distinguish images of the Savior Not Made by Hands, angels, the Vladimir Mother of God, Prince Vladimir, and Alexander Nevsky. But with each passing year, they become less noticeable, as do the frescoes on gospel themes.
In 1999, the church building was returned to the parishioners. With the help of volunteers and the district administration, a roof was built, heating was installed, and a bell tower was erected. A bell was raised to it, purchased with donations from Sergey Ivanovich Sukharev from Samara. The church warden, despite his age, actively participates in the life of the church.
The church was plastered and painted, now it looks like a painted tower. In 2003, an old dome was installed over the church, and a year and a half ago, a new one weighing 1700 kilograms, shining with gold.
The rector of the church, Archpriest Mikhail Yudkin, comes from Samara to conduct services, baptize children, hear confessions, and administer communion. He personally cleaned the walls and vaults of the church, where the images of the Savior, angels, and saints emerged. The church warden notes that previously, due to the flour dust, the lower angels were not visible. Father Mikhail discovered that the church was painted twice, and the second painting was likely done shortly before the revolution, so by the mid-20th century, they were in good condition.
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