The cornerstone of the Resurrection Church, the first stone temple in Sumy, was laid by Colonel Gerasim Kondratiev 30 years after the founding of the city. The site for construction was wisely chosen on a hill by the Strelka River. The architecture of the church combines artistic craftsmanship and practicality, reminiscent of the wooden churches of Slobozhanshchyna. Since Sumy was a border city, the temple was built with thick walls and narrow windows to withstand sieges. There is information that beneath the church there used to be an underground temple, a cellar, and a secret exit to the Psla.

The construction was completed by the colonel's son, Andrei, who continued his father's work not only in military service but also in the development of the city. The official date of the Resurrection Church's founding is considered to be October 23, 1702, when the temple was consecrated. Almost all the residents of the city were present at this event. However, the consecration did not mean the completion of construction, as work continued for several more years. The lower temple was consecrated in honor of Andrew the First-Called, while the upper one was in honor of the Resurrection of Christ.

There is a creepy legend about the ghost of a girl supposedly bricked up in the walls of the church. This ghost is said to be the sister of Gerasim Kondratiev, although some believe it could have been his daughter Maria. The legend may have arisen because the church served as a burial place for the Kondratiev family. In the workers' dormitory, into which the Bolsheviks transformed the temple, supposedly bricked-up remains of a woman were found. However, Gerasim Kondratiev could not have bricked her up, as he died in 1701, and his son Andrei completed the construction. There may be a burial place beneath the lower temple, but no research has been conducted.

The Resurrection Church has witnessed many historical events. In the early 18th century, Tsar Peter I attended a service here. In December 1708, after the victory over the Mazepists, he visited Sumy and attended a service in the church, where, according to historians, "he himself read the Apostle during the liturgy." After the service, the tsar reviewed a military parade and organized festivities.

The church has been rebuilt multiple times. In 1906, the bell tower was blown up, and a new one was built in the Neo-Baroque style. Today, newlyweds often take photos by the bell tower, and in 2011, a symbolic stone of love from Cana of Galilee was embedded in its wall.

By a miracle, the Resurrection Church avoided destruction during Soviet times when it was used as a warehouse. In 1991, the temple, which was in a state of disrepair, was returned to the Church. However, without urgent restoration, the city may lose this shrine. The main problem is humidity and mold. During the repair of Resurrection Street, the underground passages were filled in, and now water from the street flows under the church, destroying the building and the frescoes.