In the 1680s, along with the Archierial Palace, a house church dedicated to the Intercession was built. It had two domes, and a small chapel adjoined the main structure on the southern side. To the west was the refectory with a central pillar supporting the vaults of the hall. The windows were much smaller than modern ones; they were fitted with mica, creating a diffuse twilight inside. The domes of the church were adorned with shiny glazed tiles, and the roof of the main building was covered with gray tiles.
In the 1770s-1780s, architect M. F. Kazakov developed a project for the reconstruction of the entire courtyard, with the Intercession Church occupying a central place. The church was decorated with 'Gothic' decor, aiming to bring the style of European medieval architecture to Russia. The square structure was topped with a blind vault and crowned with a decorative dome characteristic of the 18th century. The interior space of the church also changed: the windows became wider, and the vaults of the refectory were replaced with a flat ceiling.
After the abolition of the Kolomna diocese in 1799, the episcopal see was moved to Tula, and in the early 19th century, to prevent the destruction of the former diocesan buildings, the brethren of the Golutvin Monastery settled here. The church was reconsecrated from Intercession to Sergius.
During the Soviet era, the monastery housed a dormitory for non-local workers. The church initially contained a production workshop, and later an art studio.
In 1989, the church was transferred to the diocese. Currently, active restoration work is underway.
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