Church of the Epiphany in the Potters - an Orthodox church in Kolomna . The only one in the city that did not close for worship during the Soviet era and, therefore, performed the role of the cathedral church of the metropolitans of Krutitsky and Kolomensky in the 1940s - 1980s.
| Church | |
| Church of the Epiphany in the Potters | |
|---|---|
 Church of the Epiphany in the Potters 2007 | |
| A country |  Russia |
| Location | Kolomna , Moscow region |
| Denomination | Orthodoxy |
| Diocese | Diocese of Moscow |
| Architectural style | Classicism |
| Status |  OKN No. 5010183000 |
| condition | acting |
It was founded in the 16th century . It is located near the Kolomna railway platform of the Moscow Railway.
Until 1680 the temple was called the Savior Not Made by Hands.
The genealogical roots of St. Filaret go to the hereditary parish of the Church of the Epiphany in the Potters. The oldest mention of the relatives of St. Philaret in Kolomna dates back to 1751. In the city documents, mention is made of Athanasius Filippov, priest of the Church of the Epiphany in Gonchary, great-grandfather of Metropolitan Filaret. The saint’s grandfather, Nikita Afanasevich, was born in his family. He also became a priest of the Epiphany Church.
The quadrangle of the church, crowned with a small five-domed church, was rebuilt in 1800 - 1804 . At the same time, a refectory with Vvedensky and Kharalampievsky chapels and a bell tower were built in the style of classicism .