The Church of All Saints is an Orthodox church in the village of Maloluchinskoye (also known as Luchinskoye) in the Yuryev-Polsky district of the Vladimir region. It is a single-altar stone church, built in the pseudo-Russian style, which serves as the parish's winter (heated) church. It is a cultural heritage site and attracts attention for its history and architecture.
The church's history dates back to the 17th century. In 1628, the village belonged to the clerk Fyodor Likhachev and the head of the Streltsy, Andrei Zhukov, and even then, a wooden church dedicated to the Evangelist Luke with a chapel dedicated to the holy martyrs Florus and Laurus existed. This church paid tribute to the patriarchal treasury. The construction date of the wooden church is unknown, but it was cold (unheated). During Soviet times, the wooden church was closed and destroyed in the mid-20th century. The stone Church of All Saints was built in 1850 through the efforts of parishioners as a replacement. In 1860, a stone bell tower was added. During the Soviet period, the church was closed and used for other purposes, which led to its deterioration: the roofs and some frescoes were lost. In the post-Soviet era, the church was returned to the faithful. In 2008-2009, restoration work began with funds from Moscow summer residents and locals. By the spring of 2010, the domes and roofs were completed, and the window and door openings were filled. A hot-water heating system with a solid fuel boiler was planned. The church is currently operational.
The church is a brick, single-domed church in the pseudo-Russian style with side aisles. The main volume forms a cross on plan, crowned by an openwork rotunda with numerous windows that illuminate the interior. The tent-roofed bell tower, added in 1860, crowns the church. The facades are decorated with elements of the Russian style: arches, kokoshniks, and decorative details. Construction was made of brick, and the church was heated, making it suitable for winter use. The bell tower is tented, with Russian-style caps. Restoration included repairs to the roofs, domes, and windows.
The church's interior was frescoed, but due to its long period of rooflessness, the plaster layer has been lost. The original wooden floors, made of pine planks and unpainted, remain. In the refectory, remnants of frescoes are visible at the western entrance. The arch of the eastern wall, the apse vault, the rotunda dome, and the northern wall of the apse are visible. A southeastern window of the main volume and a hatch leading to the spiral staircase leading to the bell tower's ringing platform are also visible. A general view of the interior, looking east from the western entrance, emphasizes the spaciousness and light provided by the rotunda.
The church is located in the village of Maloluchinskoye, Yuryev-Polsky District, Vladimir Region, 12 versts (approximately 12.8 km) from the city of Yuryev-Polsky and 60 versts (approximately 64 km) from Vladimir. Coordinates: 56.517758, 39.855257. Directions: From Yuryev-Polsky, take the road to Vladimir. After 7 km, turn left and head north, following the sign. The church is approached via the dam at the end of the village; the roads are unpaved and gravel.
Construction of the wooden predecessor no later than the 18th
century.
Construction of the stone church in 1850.
Bell tower
addition in 1860.
Closed and destroyed during the Soviet era.
Restoration work in 2008-2010, including repairs to the domes and roofs.
Return of the church to the faithful and resumption of services.
The church is active; the altar is dedicated to All Saints. In the 19th century, the parish consisted of a single village with 95 households and approximately 650 residents. The church is surrounded by a fence with gates. The photographs show its evolution: in 2005, in ruins; in 2010, under restoration; and in 2020-2023, restored with green domes and white facades. This site attracts pilgrims and tourists interested in the history of the Vladimir Diocese.