This white-and-blue church with a tall bell tower is dedicated to the Yaroslavl wonderworkers, the holy noble princes David, Fyodor, and Konstantin. It was built in 1796 in Arsk Cemetery, the oldest in Kazan, both for regular worship services and for funeral services.
Before you is a double-altar church, which means that it has two altars and two liturgies can be celebrated here - according to Orthodox traditions, only one liturgy may be celebrated on one altar in a single day. The side chapel of the Church of the Yaroslavl Wonderworkers is consecrated in the name of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker.
This church played an extremely important role in the religious history of Kazan. In the 30s of the last century, most churches in the country were closed, and some were destroyed altogether. In Kazan, all churches were locked up or taken over by the Soviet authorities except for the Church of the Yaroslavl Wonderworkers. From 1938 to 1945, it was the only functioning church in the city and therefore held cathedral status. Credit for this also goes to the then-Archbishop Andrey, who gave his blessing and provided every possible assistance in raising funds, clothing, and other necessary items for soldiers of the Soviet army.
The tradition of helping those in need is still alive here today - the church has a charity group that helps low-income, suffering, and needy residents of the city.
