The church was notable mainly for the frescoes presumably made by a disciple of Theophanes the Greek, one of the foremost Russian artists.

[2] The Volotovo Church was designated an architectural monument of federal significance (#5310105000).

During World War II, the church was at the front line between the Soviet and the German armies for three years and was destroyed.

[5] The chronicles mention that in 1363 a part of the church was painted, but presumably the frescoes in rest of the interior were created later, around 1380.

The Volotovo frescoes were extensively studied, and black and white photographs of every detail, as well as coloured copies, survived and considerably simplified the restoration.