Whether to keep, whether been refurbished Basilian complex in Orsha - this question has long been concerned with the public. Historic Monument transferred Orthodox Church and since 2004 stands without a roof. In the courtyard of the complex in the last year, new church buildings with a new roof. Meanwhile, a unique monument destroyed.

Basilian monastery complex in Orsha - a unique monument of architecture. To date, he returned to the Orthodox Church, next to him a wooden orthodox chapel with a characteristic "onion".

In 1758-74 years the temple was erected in the center of Orsha on the right bank of the river Orshitsa in Vilna baroque style. Originally it was a Uniate Church Ward Mother of God. Were near residential buildings of the monastery of Basilian. After the cancellation of the union and the temple and the monastery were transferred Orthodox - there are orthodox men Pokrovsky Monastery and religious school. Church was called Holy Protection.

Sorokametrovoy church building was blown up in the late 60s. Orshantsy remember how it was, and say that even as the ruins of the church looked majestic and left a strong impression. Among those who saw the destroyed church, and was a well-known artist Mikola Kupava, who now holds charity event - organized a special auction and transfers money from the sold paintings for restoration "Basilian".

Church blew up, and the monastic body on the river bank Orshitsa left. For a long time they were communal, in which people lived. In the basement was located Hockey section, and the place was demolished church playground. Then built on the site of the site city police department. In 1994 the police began to build here a temporary detention facility (IVS), but in that time managed to defend the foundation of the Church. In the 90s there were planning to do an art gallery, but at that point in the building of the monastery still inhabited by people.

Now many questions are whether the complex will recover it? If reinstated, then whether it will match the historical view?

Radio Racyja