Holy Intercession Church in Tolochin The temple is unique in its own way. There is evidence that the first church was built on this site in 1604 year Chancellor of the Principality of Lithuania Lion Sapieha. Initially, it was a church, which is clearly seen in the architecture.
В 1769 year here, on the basis of the merger of the Orthodox and Catholic confessions, the Uniate Church was formed. So it was until 1804, when the temple became Orthodox and was consecrated in honor of Protection of the Holy Virgin.
Many trials fell on the lot of the Holy Intercession Church, especially during the period of Soviet power. The building of the parish was adapted to the needs of the state. They housed the military registration and enlistment office and private security.
Tolochinskaya The church is not only a monument of architecture, but a witness and participant in historical events. It is known that Napoleon stayed in the building of the monastery for one night. And it was here that he decided on the full recognition by France of its defeat in the Patriotic War of 1812.
In 2004, the nunnery at the church was finally revived.
Now the stone church in Tolochin, which is more than four centuries old, has been completely restored and restored.
Nearby is Church of St. Anthonywhich will also be interesting to visit.
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and to whom in the small house they built a church near the house on the cellar, in honor of their dad, I want to know when the church recognized the pope as a saint? just horror !!! the priest sanctified, well, do all our priests sanctify for money, that’s the conclusion - we believe in God, NO priests