Orthodox weekdays and legends about the church in Koptev - George the Victorious

The town of Kopteva Wasteland was first mentioned in the scribe book of 1584. According to the annals, this settlement will be 430 years old this year. The territory in different years belonged to different owners, until after the death of the last owner, one of the Georgian princes named Georgy, was not in the Kremlin department. It happened in the late 17th century. In 1812, the French almost completely burned the settlement. The district railway, built through Koptevo, united the village and the station near Moscow. Later on, the Novo-Podmoskovny highway was built around the Northern Administrative District of Moscow, where Koptevo is located.

The temple as an architectural decoration of the capital

Currently, Koptevo is one of the modern districts of Moscow. The main decoration can be called a church in Koptev St. George. The complex was built by the masters of the Arkhangelsk company "Pomor carpenters" completely from the logs. Supervised by the project author - architect V. V. Ivanov. The traditional "northern" temple style is very successfully blended with the stone architecture of the capital. Built in 1997, the church of St. George in Koptevo is equipped with a round-the-clock decorative lighting system. All domes, crosses and the entrance of the architectural complex are equipped with illumination. Automatic lighting is set up so that lighting and turning off, the reflected light creates the necessary effects at different times of the day. Five wooden domes appear in all splendor, illuminated in the evening twilight by soft or cold shades of light. Above the porch of the church is a small bell tower.

Shrines in the Temple

The main throne of the church is consecrated right after construction. Baptized, icons
Mother of God "Assistant in childbirth", received a blessing in 2005. The temple in Koptevo (St. George the Victorious) keeps the relics of the saints and martyrs. Part of the relics of Seraphim of Sarov, St. George the Victorious, Optina Elders, Diveevsky Saints, Confessor Matrona, icons with parts of the relics come to pray hundreds of Moscow and visiting believers. Liturgies, requiems, during the service of the akathist are included in the daily schedule of divine services. The temple in Koptevo holds conversations with those wishing to receive baptism, classes in Sunday school.

On the Life of St. George the Victorious

The temple in Koptev is dedicated to the name and glory of a real man, a warrior and a faithful Christian. George the Victorious knows the church as a defender of Christianity and believers. Born about 275 in Beirut in a rich family of Christians, George was well developed physically. In addition, he was not wise and educated. At a very young age, a strong, courageous and handsome young man enters the service in the Roman army. At the age of twenty, George, who knows war well, is entrusted with the command of the cohort of inquisitors (military rank). For military courage in the war with the Persians, the emperor Diocletian makes the young warrior his approximate.

How the Great Martyr George was tortured

Diocletian worshiped the traditional Roman gods. Rejecting the doctrine of Christianity, blaming the supporters of Orthodoxy for witchcraft and arson, he vehemently exterminated the adherents of the new religion. George courageously defended his fellow citizens from imperial wrath and arbitrariness. For this, he was subjected to the most terrible repeated tortures. His body suffered a wheel, "burning" in quicklime, boots with nails inside, poisoned drink. According to legends, George suffered these unprecedented tortures due to his faith in Christ and his help. Thanks to his devotion to his convictions, George defeated the terrible bodily suffering to which he was subjected, out of all the tortures unscathed. Therefore, the believers of the whole world call him the Victorious. The saint was executed by cutting off his head in April 303. His body is buried in the Palestinian city of Lidda. In honor of the holy martyr, defender of the offended, and built a temple in Koptev, St. George the bearer of the name.

Patronage of the shepherds and the military

The name George is translated as "farmer". The saint patronizes the shepherds and herds, because even during his life George often did this, appearing on a snow-white stallion. The Russian people revere him as the patron of the army. George the Victorious is depicted on the emblem of the Russian Empire. The Order of the same name is considered the greatest insignia for military exploits. The orange and black colors of the St. George ribbon are symbols accompanying military prowess and glory. In the Russian army, on the banners of the most distinguished military units in the battles, an unremovable St. George ribbon was attached to the award. In 1992, the Order of St. George was restored as a sign of an exceptional military award of the Russian Army. Today, the orange-black ribbon is a symbol of victory over fascism in the Great Patriotic War.

Public everyday life of the temple in Koptevo

The most beautiful church in Koptev - George the Victorious - organizes various events for Christian youth. Here great attention is paid to organizing the free time of the younger generation: there are various sections in it. Young people can do:

• In the theater studio;
• In a student circle for art lovers;
• In the brotherhood of travelers and pathfinders;
• In the military-patriotic "Airborne Club";
• In sports sections;
• On culinary courses.

At the end of the course of instructors on tourism, which conducts the temple in Koptevo (the schedule takes into account cadets of all ages), students receive official state documents with the assignment of an instructor's qualification. Practical and field classes are conducted. Associations at the temple contribute to the development of patriotism among young people.

For thousands of years, the Holy Great Martyr is considered the patron of Moscow and Russia. This is evidenced by the famous temple in Koptev - St. George the Victorious, as well as hundreds of its parishioners and believers who worship shrines.