page_title: Orthodox Churches of Rostov-on-Don
section_title: Reverend Seraphim Sarovsky Church
hierarchical_section_title: Orthodox Churches of Rostov-on-Don / Reverend Seraphim Sarovsky Church
caption_attribution_description: Русский: Церковь во имя Святого Серафима Саровского: улица Портовая, 72, Ростов-на-Дону, Ростовская область This is a photo of a cultural heritage object in Russia, number: 6130008001 This template and pages using it are maintained by the Russian WLM team. Please read the guidelines before making any changes that can affect the monuments database!
context_page_description: Orthodox churches in Rostov-on-Don were built during the 17th–20th centuries; they played a decisive role in shaping of the architectural appearance of Rostov-on-Don. They created the high-altitude dominants which were really so important for each city. In addition, all the churches had their own unique style, reflecting the development of Russian art throughout the centuries.
context_section_description: Basic information
  The Church of St. Seraphim Sarovsky (Russian: Храм Преподобного Серафима Саровского (Ростов-на-Дону)) is an orthodox church in Rostov-on-Don. It was built in Gnilovskaya village between 1904 and 1911 upon the project of the architect B.A. Raychenkov.
  The history of the construction of the church dates back to the 19th century. The orthodox citizens of Gnilovskaya village started to erect a temple in honour of St. Seraphim Sarovsky who greatly influenced Russian people. In 1911 the process of construction was ended thanks to the voluntary donations of parishioners. On December 4, 1911 the rural dean Alexander Grigoriev consecrated the church in the name of St. Seraphim Sarovsky.
  In 1937 the church was closed, but in 1942 the services started to be held again until 1956. In 1956–1960 the building was reconstructed, but now it was a musical school named after M.I. Glinka. In January 1995 the Rostov and Novocherkassk bishop Panteleimon began to control the reconstruction of the church. Finally, on September 14, 2004 he consecrated the newly built church of St. Seraphim Sarovsky.
caption: Храм Преподобного Серафима Саровского, Ростов-на-Дону
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