Patriarch Kirill visited the temple of Alexander Nevsky under construction in Astrakhan

In the Astrakhan region, the construction of the Church of St. Prince Alexander Nevsky continues. The event dedicated to the construction of the shrine was attended by the Governor of the region Igor Babushkin. Construction is carried out on his initiative and with the support of the head of the region.

The height of the new temple will exceed 30 meters. At the same time, it can accommodate about 300 parishioners.

The beginning of construction was timed to the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the birth of St. Prince Alexander Nevsky. He is considered the heavenly patron of the Land Forces, Marines of the Navy and the diplomatic service of Russia.

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The architectural appearance of the building is created on the basis of traditional samples of ancient Russian temples of Vladimir-Suzdal Rus of the XVI century. The project uses the proportions and shapes characteristic of such an architecture.

After the completion of construction at the temple plan to open a Center for interaction with the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies. There will also be a baptismal, belfry and Sunday school.