The village of Repets was founded no later than 1676 on the Oskol River, at the confluence with the Kamyshenka River. The name comes from the word "repice," which in ancient times referred to a hill or mound.

The settlement arose from both local residents and migrants from other districts. Old-timers recounted that a church was built in the village even before the Mongol-Tatar invasion. Next to the church was a village cemetery. On the day of the Holy Trinity, the Mongols herded most of the villagers into the church and set it on fire. Only one stone from the altar of that church remains, now located in the courtyard of the new church.

The three-altar church of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica was consecrated in 1801. In 1911, two chapels were added: the left in honor of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, and the right in honor of St. Seraphim of Sarov.

During the Great Patriotic War, the largest bell was removed from the bell tower and sent to a metallurgical plant for melting. During this period, the Hungarians, who occupied the village, stole some valuable icons.