Church-Chapel of the Kiev-Pechersk Icon of the Mother of God at Kievsky Railway Station
The Church Chapel of the Kiev Caves Icon of the Mother of God is an Orthodox church located at the Kievsky Railway Station in Moscow, under the north tower of the building (1, Kievsky Railway Station Square, Kievskaya Metro Station). The church belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) and has been operating since 2004, becoming one of the first churches opened in the buildings of the capital railway stations. The idea of its creation dates back to 1915, when the architect Ivan Ivanovich Rerberg, who designed the station (1913-1917), conceived the idea of building a church, but the plans were interrupted by the revolution of 1917. The project was implemented only in 2002-2004, and the consecration of the chapel was conducted by Archbishop Kliment and Archbishop Pavel with the participation of representatives of the Moscow Railway and the Embassy of Ukraine. The dome was painted by students of Stroganov Art College, the carved iconostasis and icons were made by Kaluga craftsmen. The interior of the temple is characterized by a harmonious combination of traditional Orthodox paintings and architectural elements, creating an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. The church houses particularly revered shrines: the Kiev Caves Icon of the Mother of God and the icon of the Inexhaustible Chalice. In 2011, a divine service was held here on the occasion of the arrival of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Moscow. Liturgies, prayer services and akathists are regularly held in the church, you can submit notes on health and repose, purchase church literature and paraphernalia. It is open daily from 8:00 to 20:00, Divine Liturgy is celebrated on Saturdays at 9:00. The chapel church has become an important spiritual centre for travellers, allowing believers to pray before traveling. Similar churches and chapels appeared in 2001-2004 at other Moscow railway stations – Kursky and Paveletsky.
Address: Moscow, Kievsky Railway Station Square, 1
