The church with a single dome and four pillars was built in the early 2000s from red brick, following the traditions of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture of the 12th century. A three-part apse adjoins the main building from the east, and a tent-shaped bell tower rises above the western porch.
It is difficult to assess the craftsmanship of modern stonemasons, as the bas-reliefs of the Dmitrievsky Cathedral were not copied. Perhaps this is for the best, as the arcature belt looks caricatured, and the bell tower stands separately like a pencil, not fitting into the overall style. The complete copying of the cross from the Dmitrievsky Cathedral, including the wrought dove on top, is initially surprising, as the churches differ in their liturgical purpose and name. However, from a practical standpoint, the client did not have to develop and pay for new drawings, as the ancient cross was carefully measured, taking into account the areas for gilding, and drawn up. It only remained to make a copy and pass the finished drawing into production.
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