Sharkovshchina. The icon "Joy of All the Sorrowful" church.

A wooden church stood on the site of the present church in 1841. In 1898, a new stone church was built in its place, preserving the traditions of Orthodox architecture.

This temple is a striking monument of cult architecture of the late 19th century. The architectural appearance of the church reflects the style of retrospective Russian architecture. This is evidenced by such architectural details as the keeled arches, the arcature belt and the overall composition, which includes a two-tiered tent bell tower, an apse, a main cubic volume with an onion dome and a vestibule.

The composition consists of four parts: a two-tiered bell tower in the shape of an octagon on a quad with a hipped roof, a vestibule, a main cubic volume with a four-pitched roof and an onion dome on an octagonal drum, as well as a semicircular apse. The caricature and keeled arches emphasize the historical style of the building.

The temple building, built of brick, is also distinguished by a harmonious combination of red and white decorative elements, due to which its expressive appearance is achieved.

During the Great Patriotic War, the building was damaged.

The most difficult period in the church's history began in 1948, when its building was converted first into a club and then into a store.

Only in 1990, thanks to the decision of the local authorities, the temple was returned to the faithful. After the restoration and re-consecration, services resumed in it.

By visiting the church of the Joy of All Who Mourn in the Sharkov region, you will be able to learn more about the fate of the church, its restoration and its significance for the local community.