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Transfiguration Church in Dyatkovo

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The history of Dyatkovo and its crystal factory before the revolution is closely linked to the famous dynasty of Russian industrialists and philanthropists, the Maltzovs, who also became renowned for creating magnificent churches.

The Dyatkovo Church of the Transfiguration, built by Ivan Akimovich Maltzov in 1810, was often referred to as the "eighth wonder of the world." This white stone "pearl" elegantly rose among neat buildings and greenery. Special attention was drawn to the unique interior decoration of the church, crafted by masters from the crystal factory. The book "Picturesque Russia" describes: "On the main street of the village stands a beautiful stone church with an iconostasis made of two parallel crystal walls filled with broken glass. When fully illuminated by crystal chandeliers, the iconostasis sparkles like a diamond, creating an extraordinary effect."

The church underwent multiple reconstructions, improving its layout and interior decoration. In 1855, Ivan Akimovich's son, Sergey Ivanovich Maltzov, adorned the church with a new iconostasis. However, by the end of the 1920s, the church was destroyed. According to eyewitness accounts, the church was dismantled over several years, and the remnants of its luxurious decoration were taken to a dump. The fate of the church relics and icons is unknown. The Dyatkovo Crystal Museum holds the only surviving candlestick made of three-layer glass from 1838, as well as a church bell that was initially kept on the factory grounds and later transferred to the new Dyatkovo Spaso-Transfiguration Church.

The new Transfiguration Church was laid on June 13, 1989, and consecrated on August 17, 1990, by Bishop Paisiy of Oryol and Bryansk. This church became the first new church in the diocese, but the crystal iconostasis was not restored, and the new church turned out to be more modest in architecture and capacity, located in a different place.

An idea emerged to build another church next to the crystal factory, but this time with a crystal iconostasis. The church is dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers and is named after the icon of the Mother of God "Burning Bush," whose feast coincides with the day of Dyatkovo's liberation. The first stone of the church was laid on December 25, 1999, and construction began on May 15, 2000. More than seven tons of crystal were used to restore the crystal iconostasis and other elements. In March 2003, after the completion of construction, Bishop Theophilakt of Bryansk and Sevsk consecrated the church.

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Храм Спаса Преображения в Дятьково

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