The stone church with five domes and a single-tier bell tower, dedicated to the Resurrection of Christ and Saint Dmitry of Rostov, was built by parishioners in 1804. In 1866, a stone fence was erected around it. Previously, about 10 fathoms to the northeast of the current church, there stood a wooden church, which was dismantled around 1810 due to its dilapidated condition.
Among the particularly venerated icons is the icon of the Smolensk Mother of God, adorned with a silver-gilded riza. In the past, many pilgrims visited it, but now it is mainly honored by local parishioners. The icon of Saint Nicholas, also decorated with a similar riza, is especially revered by the parishioners, and a three-day celebration is held in its honor on December 6. This icon was likely the church's main icon about 200 years ago when the church was dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Also noteworthy is the altar cross with a carved form, created in 1681 during the reign of Tsar Feodor Alexeyevich, and the icon of the Sign of the Mother of God, which dates back to the same period and is adorned with a silver-gilded riza.
Among the ancient church utensils, a pewter chalice, a star, a ciborium, and an ark have been preserved.
Processions are held in the parish, which consists of two settlements: the village of Demyany and the village of Poddybya.
The village of Demyany has ecclesiastical and historical significance, as Saint Dmitry of Rostov lived here during the summer months, teaching his best students the word of God.
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