Temples of Samara

Samara is a fairly large city, the administrative center of the Samara region. It is a stronghold of culture, economy, science and education, as well as mechanical engineering of the Volga region. There are a lot of historical and cultural monuments here, and temples and churches of Samara sometimes have a history that counts several centuries. However, in this article we will present more modern churches built after the year 2000.

Church of St. George the Victorious - Samara

This temple-monument was built relatively recently - in 2001 by the project of architect Yuri Kharitonov. It is made in the traditions of the Russian five-headed. There are 12 bells ringing at the bell tower, cast near Yekaterinburg. Outside, the building is covered with natural white stone and marble, the interior is represented by frescoes. Address - st. Mayakovsky, 11.

Temple of Spiridon of Trimifunt in Samara

It was restored and reconstructed in 2009 on the ruins of the former mud baths. Church services were held even in the process of construction. Over time, all communications were restored, the domes were installed, all necessary utensils were purchased and arranged. The temple is planned to build a hotel for pilgrims and a small room for an educational Christian center and a Sunday school for children, the library and a media library work at the temple. Address - st. The Soviet Army, 251B.

Temple of Tatiana - Samara

The church in honor of St. Tatiana was built in the period of 2004-2006 in the traditional Russian style by the project of Anatoly Barannikov. The height of the bell-towers is almost 30 meters, it accommodates more than 100 people. This church is designed to help students and students, so every Thursday there is a special prayer service here. All students and young people in general have fallen in love with this temple and on their initiative the Center of Orthodox Culture for the activity of the club of Orthodox youth "Tatianians" has been formed. Address - st. Academician Pavlova, 1.

The Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Samara

In the 19th century, a large Catholic community existed in Samara, and at the beginning of the 20th century, with the advent of the Catholic parish, the Temple of the Holy Heart of Jesus was built for worship. It is made in the Gothic style, its height is 47 meters. Address - st. Frunze, 157.