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Komarin. Ascension Church.

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Belarus, Gomel region, Braginsky district, Komarin urban settlement

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The history of the Ascension Church in Komarin is the story of the revival of faith after decades of oblivion. The first church in the village was closed back in 1935, and only more than half a century later, in the 90s of the 20th century, religious life in Komarin began to warm up again.
The Ascension Church is particularly important due to its geographical location – it is considered the southernmost church in Belarus, symbolizing spirituality that aspires upward, despite any borders.

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Ольга Ерёменко

08.06.2025

Ascension Church is the southernmost church in Belarus.

The fate of the Ascension Church in Komarin is a story about the resurrection of spirituality after many years of neglect. The very first temple in the village ceased to exist back in 1935, and only more than half a century later, in the 90s of the twentieth century, religious activity in Komarin began to gradually resume.


The beginning of a new era was the decree on the transformation of one of the public buildings into a church. The religious community was formalized in 1997, and a temporary place for worship was set up in a residential building provided by the local administration in 1995. This became the starting point on the way to building a real temple.


In 2005, construction began on a new building in the center of the village, specifically designed for the temple. The result was a squat but majestic five-domed building with a galvanized roof. Traces of reconstruction can still be seen in the church's appearance, reminding of its difficult history.


The Ascension Church is particularly important due to its geographical location – it is considered the southernmost church in Belarus, symbolizing spirituality that aspires upward, despite any borders.


In 2008, the long-awaited consecration of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord by the episcopal order took place. This event became a real holiday for the residents of Komarin, marking the final revival of spiritual life in the village. The church has become not only a place of prayer, but also a center of attraction for believers, a symbol of hope and faith in a better future.

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