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Until now, many ancient churches of Russian wooden architecture have survived. Unfortunately, not all of them are in good condition, although definitely all have great artistic value. At best, the abandoned churches are determined under the authority of a museum. Sometimes residents of nearby settlements take care of the temples. But, unfortunately, not everyone is so lucky.

The main value of the temple is a painted iconostasis with images of archangels and evangelists.

The Church of St. John Chrysostom in Saunino was lucky, it is controlled by the Kargopol Historical and Architectural Museum. This is one of the best preserved tent wooden churches of the 17th century. It can be seen from the track itself: this is the only building on the endless northern field. But an even more spectacular view opens from the opposite side, from the village of Saunino.

The Church of St. John Chrysostom in Saunino is located just five kilometers from the regional center of Kargopol. It turns out that this is the nearest wooden monument of Kargopol.

The construction of the church is quite traditional: a rectangular basement and a pyramidal dome. To the base of the building is attached a small room - a refectory. A separately standing bell-tower of hexagonal form flashes next to it. The church reaches a height of almost 34 m.

John Chrysostom is revered in the Christian church as a saint and one of the universal saints and teachers. He was an outstanding theologian and created many theological works.

Inside the building, too, there is something to admire. The main value of the temple is a painted iconostasis with images of archangels and evangelists. True, it is not fully preserved, but only partly. But the walls under the ceiling, where the heavens usually appear, depict twelve figures of saints in full human growth.

It's amazing that there is no special space inside the church. The height of the ceiling is only about 5 m. Question: where did the other three dozen meters of height go? In fact, designs of this type were invented to protect the internal decoration of churches from rain and snow.

Practical information

It is important to know that the Church of St. John Chrysostom is currently not functioning and is listed as a historical object in the department of the Kargopol Historical and Architectural Museum. To visit the church, you must first visit the museum and negotiate with the housekeeper about the time. You can also book an excursion.

The church can be reached by a road with a guide to Kiprovo.

Address: Arkhangelsk region, Kargopol district, Saunino village (Kiprovo).

Phone (for ordering excursions): +7 (818) 412-25-39.