In the village of Voznesenka in the Uchaly district stands a large stone Holy Ascension Church with five domes. It is built in a rare Russian-Byzantine style for this region and has three altars: the central one in honor of the Ascension of the Lord, as well as in honor of Saint Nicholas and Archangel Michael. A separate bell tower is attached to the church.
Voznesenka, this Ural village, was founded in 1755 near Lake Vorozheich for the development of copper mines. At that time, state peasants were relocated here. In 1871, a fire destroyed the first wooden church and two-thirds of the village. In 1876, the residents built a new wooden church.
The decision to build the current Holy Ascension Church was made in 1880 thanks to donations from local gold miners, who allocated two poods of gold for this purpose. Construction lasted until 1899, but the quality of the work justified the efforts expended. The sturdy masonry helped the church survive difficult times. The domes, reminiscent of the helmets of Russian heroes, and the frescoes created by the best masters of Russia testify to a high level of artistry.
In the 1930s, the church was closed and used as a collective farm stable. Locals recount that the authorities tried to destroy it, but unsuccessfully. At that time, the bells were thrown to the ground, and the largest one, silver-plated, shattered. It was sent for melting down, while the other bells disappeared; according to legend, they were drowned in Lake Vorozheich, where magical rituals were performed in ancient times.
The church reopened in the middle of the war but was closed during Khrushchev's anti-religious campaign and used as an agricultural warehouse. In 1990, the church was returned to the faithful. It reopened its doors, but time and weather conditions damaged its appearance. Urgent restoration of the walls and masonry was necessary. In 2015, thanks to donations, these works were carried out; however, complete restoration is still ahead, and the church's interior appearance needs to be returned.
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