A dome will appear near the new church in the Afghan park. But the life of the parish began long before its installationtranslated

On November 14, 2026, a dome with a cross will be installed on the church under construction in the name of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” in Novogireevo, Moscow. The church is being built next to the monument to soldiers who died in Afghanistan and the “Grieving Mothers” memorial. It should become the main church of veteran organizations of combatants. But how else can a new building change the life of the area?

At the end of summer, I was riding a scooter through the Afghan Square and unexpectedly came across a construction site. My first thought was: churches in Moscow are growing like mushrooms after rain!

I have lived in the Eastern District for about thirty years and often visit these places. For me, the Afghan park is, first of all, part of my usual route. Paths, benches, near the Perovo metro station. The place is comfortable, but rather gray and passable. It’s not like I wanted to come here specifically for a walk.

And now, in the middle of a familiar space, a church is being built. Will it change anything other than the appearance of the park?

Not just a church, but a place of memory

On November 14, a dome with a cross will be installed on the church. According to the curator of the Moscow program for the construction of churches (“Program 200”), State Duma deputy Vladimir Resin, the dome has already been assembled and is ready for installation.

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