Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Grozny

Church of Saint Michael the Archangel (Russian: Храм Михаила Архангела в Грозном) is an Eastern Orthodoxy temple in the city of Grozny, in Chechnya, Russia.

The temple complex is an architectural monument under state protection according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Checheno-Ingush ASSR No.

In a photo from the 1980s, the temple and the church house are shown lined with red brick and white trim, as they appeared when placed under state protection.

[4][8][9] On May 19, 2018, during an all-night vigil, an armed attack on the temple resulted in the death of one parishioner and injuries to two police officers guarding the service.

[3][7] In 2008-2009, during the reconstruction of the central part of Grozny, the domes of the temple were covered with gold leaf, the roof was made of cherry-colored metal tiles, and the white and blue walls were painted white with dark red marble tiles for the trim.

Interior of the temple