A great number of orthodox churches have been built in Smolensk Region since ancient times. Jelnya is not an exception. A lot of wonderful churches you’ll find there. Their past is fully described in a book written by priest Raphael. This book is based on archive material.
This edition from the series “Orthodox Smolensk Region” describes a place with a very unusual name - Kazulinskaja volost. It attracts interest both of the locals and of the tourists.
The book, written by an outstanding scientist I.I.Orlovskiy, is devoted to one of the most interesting periods of ecclesiastical history of Smolensk Region - the life of monks in the forests of Roslavl. The book is based on different sources of information: interesting archive material, folk stories etc.
A new book from the series called “The heritage of Smolensk Region” describes one of the most western towns of our region – Krasniy. It protected from enemies not only Smolensk Region but whole Russia as well.
A book, written by priest Raphael, is devoted to orthodox churches of Roslavl district. This book is based on archive material. It is full of interesting and surprising facts about the Orthodox Church in Smolensk Region.
