During the Allied bombing on April 4, 1944, the temple was severely damaged. The Allies were informed that the Germans kept gasoline in the port and parked cars in the yard. Whether this influenced the bombing of this part of the city is still unknown, but then the northeast wall of the church was demolished, and the gallery of the temple of the chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist and the chapel of St. Apostle Nicanor. The main nave of the temple, which was severely hit on the north side, was not spared either. Thanks to donations, the church was quickly rehabilitated and prepared for worship as early as June 1945.