Variations on a theme «...with a film across Russia»
Camera: Canon EOS 5
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens EF 70-210 mm
Film: Agfa Agfacolor 100-36 (exp. 03.2006)
Scanner: Pakon F235+
Photo taken: 02/10/2016

Transfiguration of the Empire style church was built in the years 1836-1842, at the expense of the parishioners and donations. Basis is a pillar of the quadrangle, topped by a rotunda with eight windows.
The village of Radonezh on Pazha River has a long history and is well known because it is the exploits of St. Sergius (Bartholomew), received the nickname of Radonezh began here.
In the XV century Radonezh became a real town with a fortress, ramparts and three temples, the center of an independent principality.
The ancient village from the beginning of the XIX century attracted the attention of researchers. Largely due to the fact that back in 1820 managed to reconstruct the history of the village, in the 1960-ies it was decided the preservation of its monuments, including the Church of the Transfiguration. In 1974 the church was put under state protection. In 1988, next to the temple was a monument to St. Sergius of Radonezh by sculptor and architect V.M.Klykova R.I.Semerzhieva. In 1989, the village was renamed the town Radonezh. Now many pilgrims flock here, visiting places associated with life of one of the most respected and renowned Russian saints - St. Sergius of Radonezh. Under the mountain is a spring Sergius of Radonezh, in the same baptismal font

Photographer:
abbsound
Uploaded:
2016-11-24
Camera:
Canon EOS 5
Film:
Agfa Agfacolor 100
Lens:
Canon Zoom Lens EF 70-210mm
City:
Radonezh
Country/region:
Russia
Albums:
Agfa Agfacolor 100 and Canon EOS 5
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