My path took me to this historic place on a quiet afternoon. The church, built in 1863 as a monument to the suppression of the uprising against the Russian Empire in Lithuania, stood majestically in its surroundings. It was interesting to learn that the church originally did not have a bell tower and the project for it was designed by the architect Samoilov only in 1868.
As I walked around the church, I thought about its colorful past. The church suffered damage during the First World War when the towers and roof were destroyed by shelling. Despite this tragic past, the church remains a proud property of the Orthodox community.
The story of its creation is equally fascinating. In 1861 it was decided to build an Orthodox church in Trakai, with the Russian Empress Maria Alexandrovna donating 6,000 rubles and G. Adelson 50,000 bricks. Construction began in 1862 under the supervision of engineer A. Polozov, who adapted a typical church project to the site. The church was built as a standard brick building with no individual features, but its importance and beauty are unmistakable.
On September 22, 1863, the church was consecrated and given the name of the Most Holy Mother of God. For the successful work, engineer Polozov received a gold ring with precious stones from the Empress of Russia, a symbol of recognition for his efforts.