CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION

At the beginning of the 17th century, the Church of the Transfiguration was built at the same time as the Church of the Intercession within the parish enclosure. Both will be destroyed by a fire started by lightning in 1697. In 1714, the Church of the Transfiguration was rebuilt on the rubble of the previous one, with its 22 drums and domes covered with finely carved triangular-shaped finials.

There are few details about the conditions of its construction and the architects, except for a local legend that says that "Master Nestor" built it alone with his axe and without using a nail. Having finished his work, he would have thrown his axe into the lake, proclaiming: "Such a church has never been, and never will be! ». The church is entirely made of wood, and all the parts have been assembled using a very sophisticated technique, effectively without using a single nail (except for the scales on the domes).

Although unfortunately only a small part of the many icons that adorned it remains, the interior is also striking with its 102 Nordic style icons (17th and 17th centuries).

To the left of the royal doors leading to the altar, you will recognize a Saint Nicholas, an icon of Intercession (17th century) inlaid in a larger icon representing the Prophet Elijah on his chariot. On the right, as it should be, an icon of the Transfiguration. In front of the altar is a beautiful polychrome wooden cross from the 17th century, quite unique.