Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption
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In ancient Kerch have a surprise of curious tourists, since the city is replete with a variety of attractions, including the special place occupied by the cult. Here are the temples that serve as houses of worship for different denominations. All buildings of different ages, and each has its own special beauty, in its own interest, but it should choose to focus on one ancient temple, which became famous for the fact that is the only spiritual home Kerch Catholic community.

In the city center, at the Theater Street, in the green building stands a beautiful slim - Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption. Ahead of him is a stone curb and a low wrought-iron fences, right behind her - two tall trees that give the facade of the temple scenic. This temple was built more than a century and a half ago, and today is one of the main attractions among Kerch cult.

Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption was built in 1831 - 40 years. Funds were allocated for its construction of the Italian community. For almost 10 years, it was built by unknown architects impressive, majestic building, made in classic style. Light snow white temple, reminiscent of the times of Antiquity, stands out among the surrounding buildings.

In front of the facade resembles four-column portico, a triangular pediment is crowned with a Latin cross, another cross located above the main entrance, but he has made of dark material. On the side walls of the church are ten windows: rectangular bottom and top - semicircular. The architecture of the building are no complex, intricate elements, and that is perfectly combined with the pure white color gives it an amazing lightness and weightlessness. During the warmer months, when the temple is surrounded by green trees, it is particularly impressive with its harmony, lack of spare parts, typical of religious buildings and complements the beauty of nature.

During the Soviet regime abolished the Assumption Church, like most religious buildings in the Crimea, and it was housed a gymnasium and 90-ies, after which he was again returned to the Catholic community. While he was in poor condition - with no windows and doors, with the broken roof. Total for six years Assumption church was completely restored and acquired the appearance which had in the XIX century. During the restoration work by local artists have been written by two great icons of "Christ the Merciful" and "Assumption of the Virgin." The walls of the church is decorated with icons depicting the Way of the Cross of Christ. The temple is harmonious, spacious and filled with light creates an impression.

Today in the Dormition Church services are held back and visit it can be any tourists vacationing in Kerch.

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