Church on the Blood
Ural Federal District Region
The Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land is a significant Russian Orthodox church located in Yekaterinburg, Russia. It stands on the historic site of the Ipatiev House, where Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, and his family were brutally murdered by Bolsheviks in 1918 during the Russian Civil War. The church was established to commemorate the Romanov family's sainthood and serves as a memorial to their tragic fate. Construction began in 2000 after the plot was handed to the Russian Orthodox Church in 1990, and the church was consecrated in 2003, 85 years after the murders. The complex includes two churches, a belfry, a patriarchal annex, and a museum dedicated to the imperial family. Architecturally, it covers 2,760 square meters and features the altar directly over the basement where the family was killed. The site also hosts the annual international ice sculpture festival "Bethlehem Star" on Christmas Day since 2007. The church is a place of pilgrimage, remembrance, and spiritual reflection, attracting visitors worldwide who come to honor the memory of the Romanovs and explore the profound history of early 20th-century Russia.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to plan their visit around the church's opening hours and consider purchasing tickets in advance during peak tourist seasons. The best time to visit is in winter to experience the international ice sculpture festival "Bethlehem Star" held on January 7. Discounts may be available for groups, students, and seniors. Guided tours provide deeper insight into the site's historical and spiritual significance. Photography inside the church may be restricted, so check local guidelines.
Faits intéressants
- •The church is built directly over the basement of the Ipatiev House, the exact location where the Romanov family was murdered.
- •The Ipatiev House was demolished in 1977 on orders from the Soviet government, with Boris Yeltsin playing a key role in the decision.
- •Since 2007, the church hosts the international ice sculpture festival "Bethlehem Star" every Christmas Day (January 7).
- •The Romanov family was canonized as "Passion Bearers" by the Russian Orthodox Church, which the church commemorates.
- •In 2003, Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited the church, highlighting its international significance.
Histoire
The Ipatiev House was built in the 1880s and became infamous as the place where Tsar Nicholas II and his family were imprisoned and murdered in July 1918 by Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War.
The house was demolished in 1977 under orders from the Soviet government, led locally by Boris Yeltsin.
In 1990, the site was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church, which began construction of the Church on Blood in 2000.
The church was consecrated in 2003, marking a significant moment of remembrance and reconciliation for Russia.
Since then, the site has become a major religious and historical landmark.
Guide du lieu
Main Church Altar2003
The altar of the main church is located directly above the basement where the Romanov family was executed, serving as a sacred focal point for remembrance and worship.
Museum Dedicated to the Romanov Family2003
A museum within the complex that provides historical exhibits about the life, imprisonment, and martyrdom of the Romanov family, offering visitors detailed context about the events of 1918 and the family's legacy.
Orthodox Cross Memorial
An Orthodox cross marks the exact location of the Ipatiev House basement where the family was killed. It stands as a symbol of faith and remembrance, replacing earlier crosses that were clandestinely placed during the Soviet era.
Contact
Téléphone: 8 (919) 360-98-70