The former Cathedral of Holy Trinity in Borovichi Photo: Former Cathedral of Holy Trinity in Borovichi

In the city of Borovichi, but rather at its center, on Gagarin square, stood the Vvedensky Cathedral. Close to the Cathedral bell tower in 1835 began the erection of a new Cathedral, a project which was designed by the provincial architect M. Law. During the construction works was appointed a Director of Borovichi painter, architect Marin E. I. Planned construction was completed in 1859. The solemn consecration of the Cathedral took place in 1862, it was consecrated in honor of the Holy Trinity.

The temple was built on a high picturesque location and is decorated in the Empire style, and in form it resembled a cross. Church facades on three sides, beautifully highlighted several columned porticos that are bundled with rectangular altar apse has established the cruciform plan of the building. The decoration of the Cathedral was performed by means of five chapters, is equipped with gold-plated crosses. At the Central cross had a picture of Jesus Christ. Thus, the Cathedral was built five-domed and had a massive middle drum, surrounded on all sides by four smaller, which is especially beautiful and looks beautifully. Trinity Cathedral to this day is one of the most interesting and unusual specimens of the style of late classicism, used in religious architecture. In the inner part of the Cathedral square presents.

The Cathedral Chapter and the ceiling is firmly supported by four huge massive post, like marble. The temple was made of cold, summer, and had three altars. The main altar was consecrated in honor of the Holy Trinity; on the right side was a throne in the name of the Kazan Mother of God. According to ancient legend, the icon of this Saint saved Russia in the 17th century from the invasion of the invaders. On the left side of the temple was a Church consecrated in the name of apostles Paul and Peter, what was done in memory of one of the thrones of the ancient borovich Cathedral. The main Cathedral iconostasis was made of large, square shape and a three-tier, and looked very rich, as was done in the classical style according to the project of painting Professor from St. Petersburg Gornostaeva. During the 1905 all three of the iconostasis were completely booked up.

In the Central Chapter especially stood out clearly the Holy image of the Lord of hosts, who was surrounded by angels, and the whole Chapter is amazing was strewn with the help of stars overhead. In the Cathedral escarpment chapters were listed the following evangelists: Matthew, Luke, John and mark. From the outside, the apse was depicting the old Testament Trinity, which is a list of the Holy icon of St. Andrei Rublev. On leading inside the doors toward the North, in a small semicircle, was written the face of the blessed virgin Mary, and from the South – Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem. With southern, Northern and Western sides of the Trinity Cathedral adorned the porch, each of which was seven steps made of smooth natural stone. The upper portion of each of the porch was supported by several impressive columns.

The rector of the Cathedral, was appointed Archpriest Cosmas Transfiguration, who worked hard for the benefit of the Cathedral. In 1915 the rector became Archpriest Michael Ilyinsky.

In 1909, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was visited by the Bishop Andronik of Tikhvin, which struck a surprisingly majestic view of the Cathedral. In 1927, the Council decided to convert for city theatre. In 1930, were thwarted his head, dismantled towers. As a result, the Church has lost its historical and artistic significance, the town has the value of, ceased to be the spiritual center of life in the city.

It is known that near the Church was the bell tower with 12 bells and erected in 1785. It was believed that the Cathedral's bell tower can't be destroyed, but it blew up and literally dismantled brick by brick. Currently in the former building of the Cathedral is the city House of culture.

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