The Holy Trinity Church in the Voznesenskaya stanitsa of the Labinsky district was consecrated on June 12, 1906, on the day of the Holy Trinity.
The Trinity Church, previously a Uniate church, was built in memory of the soldiers who died during the conquest of the Western Caucasus, thanks to the efforts of priest Alexei Ivlev. The Emperor donated 3,000 rubles and 300 poods of copper for the bells. The remaining funds were raised by high-ranking officials, various military units, and priest Alexei Ivlev himself. The church building is made of brick and was consecrated in 1906. There is an altar in honor of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. The clergy consists of one priest and one psalmist. The parish land totals 99 desyatins: the priest owns 74 desyatins, the psalmist 24 desyatins, and it is suitable for agriculture. The synodal salary is 300 rubles for the priest and 120 rubles for the psalmist. Children are educated in the church-parish school, which is located in a two-story stone building along with a charitable institution.
The church, which is over a century old, has preserved much of its original appearance. Since its construction and consecration in 1906, the walls remain brick, and the windows and wooden floors have also been preserved. The choir stalls, icons, and banners have remained from the pre-revolutionary era.
In 1937, the church was closed, but it reopened in 1942 and has not been closed since, even during the Khrushchev era. The rector, Mikhail Gurov, has served the parish for over 20 years, succeeding Father Seraphim Gavrilchik in 1990. His first service took place on August 19 of the same year on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He not only conducts services in the church but also visits nearby settlements. Many parishioners donate to the church and help in various ways, such as a chandelier costing 75,000 rubles at 2007 prices, church lighting, heating, and other needs. Local authorities and the management of the agricultural firm always provide support, offering food for holidays, transportation, and building materials. The church has its own bell tower with bells.
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