Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi

The Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi (Russian: Храм Святителя Николая в Толмачах, romanized: Khram Svyatityelya Nikolaya v Tolmachakh) is both a Russian Orthodox house church and museum that is part of the State Tretyakov Gallery located in Moscow. The church is home to several religious relics and icons, including the culturally important Our Lady of Vladimir.

Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi
Храм Святителя Николая в Толмачах
Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi
55°44′27″N 37°37′13″E
LocationMoscow, Russia
DenominationRussian Orthodox
Websitehramvtolmachah.ru
History
StatusHouse church / Museum
Relics heldTheotokos of Vladimir
Administration
DioceseUrban Diocese of Moscow
DeaneryMoskvoretsky deanery
Clergy
ArchpriestNikolai Sokolov

First mentioned in 1625 when it was a wooden church, it has since been reconstructed and restored several times. The church was ultimately closed in 1929 and became a neglected art storage house. Liturgical services were resumed after a unique arrangement between the Patriarchate and gallery were agreed to in 1993.

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