Russian Orthodox Church and Pyramids

The triangle with the image of the “All-Seeing Eye” at its center is not only a reflection of the principle of the Trinity—it is a topological sign of the pyramid, while the rays of light radiating around it illustrate how the pyramid emits streams of divine light (energy) into the surrounding space.

The “All-Seeing Eye” within the triangle indicates that the zone of concentration of divine forces lies in the center of the pyramid, in its focal point. This is a direct message, for those who can see and understand the language of symbols, that a pyramid is a structure where God, divine forces, manifest themselves. The pyramid is a place where one can speak with God—and He will see and hear… Perhaps this is the key to the question of why pyramids were built all over the world thousands of years ago.

The possibility of communion with God, the attainment of divine grace (that is, energy) and wisdom, is the only reasonable explanation for why our distant ancestors undertook the same unprecedented feat across the globe—constructing colossal pyramids at an enormous material cost. These are monuments we do not even attempt to replicate today simply because we do not understand or see their purpose. Yet the purpose, it seems, was the desire and the ability to “speak with God” through pyramids.

In other words, the relationship between humans and God transitioned from something purely formal, rooted in blind faith, to a practical realm—a realm of personal communication with God, where a person could hear the “voice of God” within and perceive His manifestation in consciousness as the image of the “All-Seeing Eye.” This was such a powerful incentive that nearly every civilization on Earth began building pyramids.

The possibility of receiving divine wisdom and counsel justified any cost—everyone wanted to commune with God. That is why so many pyramids were built across the world. That is why there is so much in common among temples of different religions, all of which trace their spiritual traditions back to a single source, common to all faiths.

If we fast-forward through the historical timeline of the past few hundred years, we come to an unexpected discovery. Despite the negative rhetoric of Orthodox priests regarding pyramids, over the last 500 years, no one has built as many pyramids as the Russian Orthodox Church. This is, without a doubt, one of its greatest contributions to Russia’s spiritual tradition.
In essence, every Orthodox cathedral or church is a pyramid. If you have doubts about this, let us conduct a purely scientific investigation.

First, let us establish that any temple or sacred structure is a specific visual-semiotic system that reflects key religious and cultural meanings. Therefore, we will evaluate the structure of Orthodox churches not so much from a theological perspective, but based on the ancient “Canon” that guided the design and construction of temples in every era, across all religious traditions. Accordingly, when examining Orthodox architecture, we will focus on what we see—what a particular temple represents in terms of its architectural forms.

Such an extraordinarily fascinating task deserves an entire book. In the material below, however, we will take a brief excursion through monuments of religious architecture preserved in the historical territories of Russia.

We will begin with the memorial church dedicated to the warriors who fell during the capture of Kazan in 1552.

In form, the memorial church dedicated to the Holy Mandylion (The Image Not Made by Hands of the Savior) is a distinctly recognizable four-sided pyramid, oriented, as a true pyramid should be, strictly along the cardinal points.

On all four sides are entrances to the building, each adorned with Greek porticos and two Doric columns. This configuration reflects the application of the so-called “Principle of the Cross,” which was universally present across all religious and architectural traditions of the world.

The use of this principle is rooted in the existence of a natural phenomenon, knowledge of which has reached us from the distant past. The essence of this phenomenon is as follows:

...If a temple or pyramid is placed on a foundation shaped like a cross, or if the architectural structure of the temple is organized in the form of a cross, an area of concentrated energy flow will inevitably appear at the center of the cross-shaped foundation or building. In other words, an energy center—a chakra—will form, radiating a concentrated stream of the “life” energy.

The video below clearly illustrates this phenomenon using the example of acoustic vibrations at different frequencies.

Many experiments of this kind have been conducted, and each one reveals a particular facet of the phenomenon and the unique configurations that arise when waves of different lengths and frequencies interact. Every pattern demonstrates why the knowledge of this phenomenon—so crucial for sacred architecture—was immortalized and reflected in religious symbolism.

Take a closer look at the composition and variety of cross designs, at the way certain models of Christian crosses were depicted, and you will have no doubt that the cross (a topological representation of the “principle of the cross” phenomenon) took its central place in the Christian religious tradition for a very deliberate reason.

On it, echoing the Egyptian tradition, a god is depicted sitting inside a “naos.” In the ancient Egyptian teaching of “KABALAON,” the word “naos” meant “body”—the human body. Within the “naos,” or human body, God resides. His robe is covered with wavy lines, and his throne stands upon wavy lines, directly indicating the energetic plane. God is an energetic being.

In God’s right hand within the “naos” is an object resembling an Egyptian “cartouche,” which in turn symbolized protection from the influence of negative forces.

At the top of the “naos,” another deity is shown, sending down (or granting) knowledge of the “principle of the cross.” The “cartouche” in God’s hand within the “naos” serves as a symbol, indicating that the “principle of the cross” performs protective functions.

To make an icon a source of grace (energy), its composition was constructed according to these same ideas.

From the main entrance of the Memorial Church of the Holy Mandylion, 20 wide stone steps lead up, while the other entrances have 12 steps each. This indicates the use of a system of counting and proportioning that was applied in Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and by the Maya.

The truncated top of the pyramid-shaped temple is a feature often found in the pyramids of China, as well as in South and North America.

Sumerian ziggurats, which also had truncated tops, served as prototypes not only for the Mayan pyramids and the pyramid of Djoser in Egypt, but even for the mausoleum of Vladimir Ulyanov
(Lenin), which we will examine at the end. For now, let us return to Orthodox church architecture…

A structure similar in design and layout to the Memorial Church of the Holy Mandylion in Kazan is the St. Nicholas Church in Sevastopol.

The St. Nicholas Church is an Orthodox memorial temple. The pyramid serves as one of Sevastopol’s main architectural symbols.

In terms of structure and the materials used in its construction, it functions as a generator and source of special spiritual power. Positioned on a hill at a memorial burial site, it dominates the surrounding area, creating a unique, energetic impulse that profoundly influences the consciousness of people.

This makes the Sevastopol pyramid an unshakable symbol of spirit and a particular pride in the victories of the Russian Navy, ideologically and spiritually connected to Orthodoxy.

Another striking example of church architecture, with a pyramid as its central feature, is the Bell Tower of the Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity in Saint Petersburg.

The pyramid-shaped bell tower is a unique structure, embodying one of the pyramid’s key functions—the transformation of energy flow (the vibrations of the bells) into a range perceivable by the human body.

The mechanism of a pyramid’s influence is closely linked to the principles of harmonic resonance, where the acoustic waves of the bells serve as a physical manifestation of certain energetic processes.

Research experiments have shown that the sound of a bell possesses remarkable properties. It suppresses the activity of pathogenic bacteria. Moreover, the strike of a bronze bell, like a tuning fork, aligns and synchronizes the vibrations of the body’s cells, which then begin to function as a unified orchestra, following the score under the direction of the body’s primary conductor—the human immune and endocrine systems.

One of the most intriguing churches featuring pyramids for achieving specific practical and spiritual-religious purposes is the Church of Archangel Michael, built in 1755 by Mikhail Fedotovich Kamensky on his estate in the village of Kamenskoye (near Saburovo, Oryol Oblast).

The structure of Count Kamensky’s pyramid indicates that one of the reasons for its construction was related to the ability of three-sided pyramids to create a protective field against certain negative influences.

In addition to protection, three-sided pyramids generate a specific energy flow that neutralizes negative vibrations.

If such a pyramid is placed in front of a church, a parishioner passing nearby or beneath it will be, in a sense, cleansed of negative vibrations.

The mechanism of action of a three-sided pyramid is both fascinating and quite complex. It simultaneously initiates several processes, but if we describe its effects on a person in simple terms, two main outcomes stand out.

The first effect is the partial neutralization of negative energies, and the second is the simultaneous amplification of a person’s innate disposition—the qualities and intentions they bring with them into the temple.

Suppose a person enters the temple through or near the pyramid with thoughts of repentance. In that case, the depth of their intention becomes significantly more sincere and powerful, enhancing the effect of the act of repentance.

However, suppose a person has a bad character or low moral quality and harbors negative plans internally. In that case, the pyramid’s field removes barriers, bringing those inner tendencies to the surface and intensifying their confidence in their perceived rightness. This effect should not be feared, because it provides an opportunity to release and neutralize negative energies.

When inner negativity rises—usually prompting people to vent it on others and derive a sense of satisfaction or even physical pleasure from the emotional release—one must consciously gather willpower to suppress the turmoil. The pyramid amplifies the intent, gradually transforming the negative vibrations into positive ones.

A three-sided pyramid and a temple together form an ideal environment for this kind of spiritual work and transformation. Repeating this practice several times can partially or completely replace negative energies with positive vibrations. The person experiences relief and joy, leading to full energetic transformation.

From this perspective, building a church next to a three-sided pyramid holds profound spiritual significance.

However, the official explanation attributes the Saburovo pyramid to purely practical purposes: Count M. F. Kamensky built and used pyramids as storage, knowing of their properties to preserve and enhance products.

There is an undeniable sense in this, especially as scientific studies have shown that after exposure to a pyramid, water-containing products acquire pronounced immunomodulating and anti-cancer properties. Experiments have reliably confirmed that water—liquid or frozen—after being in a pyramid, has a deep anti-stress effect on humans.

If this pyramid-enhanced water is distributed among parishioners, used for baptism, or for communion, the healing properties generated by the pyramid bring the temple greater renown and attract many people seeking spiritual and physical restoration.

From this perspective, Count Kamensky’s decision to first build a pyramid and then a church nearby is understandable, completely justified, humane, and deeply wise.

A careful look at the mosaics in Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica leaves no doubt that there were times on Earth when pyramids were constructed for entirely utilitarian purposes—to store and recharge food with healing energy. Judging by the frescoes, these pyramids were part of city structures used by all citizens.

When discussing Russia’s pyramids, one cannot fail to mention Count Lvov’s pyramid, which he used as a wine cellar.

More than a hundred years ago, on his estate near Torzhok, the Count built an 11-meter-high pyramid, which still stands there today.

News of the exceptional quality of wines aged in the pyramid spread throughout the region, reaching neighboring provinces.

Historical records tell us that monks used wine as a medicinal remedy, and wines aged in a pyramid acquired even more pronounced healing properties.

Studies have shown that exposing strong alcoholic beverages in a pyramid neutralizes fusel oils, and people who drink these beverages after a short stay in the pyramid do not experience hangovers.

Dry wines aged in a pyramid, especially red wines (9–12%), have a beneficial effect on the immune system and the condition of blood vessel walls, improving circulation and restoring the biorhythms of the vascular system.

There are many temples whose architecture shows a connection with pyramids. Some pyramid-related elements are not immediately visible. But a closer look at the temples inevitably leads to the conclusion that pyramids have played—and continue to play—a crucial role in the architecture of sacred buildings, not only in Christian churches but in all major religious traditions worldwide.

Take a look at the ruins of the temple near the village of Omary…

Here we see a standard pyramid on a cubic base (center) and an Egyptian ankh (left), which was used in the construction of ancient temples in Russia. Also present is an eight-sided pyramid topping an octagonal tower (right).

By the way, octagonal structures—both pyramids and towers—were used to generate a more stable, non-fluctuating energy flow.

Pyramids can be smooth, stepped, conical, combined, inverted, or even phantom—they all depend on the intended purpose, the realization of which often requires special, sometimes unconventional solutions. In general, the design and configuration of a pyramid are determined by its technical requirements.

Let us examine some of these configurations using the Kazan Kremlin as an example, where not only diverse religious traditions coexist peacefully but also a wide variety of architectural approaches.

The Kremlin is surrounded by a fortress wall with several watchtowers. The roofs of these towers are shaped as four-sided pyramids. To most people, this might seem ordinary—a simple pyramidal roof, nothing special.

However, practical experience has shown that being under such a roof (pyramid) has a strong tonifying effect!

The purpose of constructing a watchtower was for the people inside to stay alert throughout the night, monitoring everything happening around. But the human circadian rhythm dictates its own rules. At night, the body is meant to sleep, as all metabolic, chemical, and many other vital processes slow down. Attention and reaction to external stimuli decrease, which is extremely dangerous for those in the tower who need to remain vigilant..

The pyramidal shape of the watchtower roofs was chosen deliberately—guards stationed in such pyramid-shaped towers would inevitably experience a powerful tonifying effect.

Considering that such towers were used widely, it is clear that the builders were aware of this energizing effect and consciously gave the watchtowers their pyramidal form.

Experiments have shown that even in a state of extreme fatigue, it is impossible to sleep in a pyramid on its lower level (the floor) or beneath it (under the roof) for more than two hours.

By exerting a powerful tonifying effect, the pyramid awakens a person, and the body cannot overcome this stimulation. This shows that the pyramidal roof is not accidental but a deliberate architectural choice.

One of the main landmarks of the Kazan Kremlin is the Söyembikä Tower. Its shape is an eight-stepped pyramid with a mixed structure.

The first three steps form a ziggurat, the 4th, 5th, and 7th steps are octagonal with vertical walls, and the 6th and 8th steps have sloped walls. The height proportions of the first and eighth steps relative to the others indicate that the first step was tuned to stimulate the first chakra (according to the ancient Canon), while the eighth step was tuned for the eighth chakra. Considering the qualities associated with the first and eighth chakras in Eastern tradition, the builders’ logic becomes clear.

Although this configuration was most likely not chosen primarily to stimulate or enhance the energy properties of specific chakras and their influence on particular qualities in the material world, it is probably a tribute to tradition rooted in ancient knowledge.

Next to the Söyembikä Tower is the Spasskaya Tower, a stepped pyramid with a mixed structure, forming part of the Orthodox church-architectural complex.

Next to the Spasskaya Tower (on the left) and the Söyembikä Tower stands the Annunciation Cathedral of the Kazan Kremlin. This is an Orthodox church, and its structure is familiar within Orthodox architecture. However, in essence, it forms a phantom or energetic pyramid.

To see this pyramid, one needs to connect the tops of the four domes (onion-shaped) with the central dome, as well as with each other horizontally, and then the pyramid becomes immediately apparent.

The photo shows the phantom pyramid of the Annunciation Cathedral (right) and the inverted energetic pyramid of the Qol Sharif Mosque (left). Both temples were constructed based on the “principle of the cross.”

The technology of creating phantom (energetic) pyramids in temple construction using the “principle of the cross” was applied universally.

Because this method allowed for highly effective results, it was used by almost all religions worldwide in the construction of sacred structures.

After the death of the leader of the world proletariat in 1924, the Communist Party announced a competition for the design of his mausoleum. A total of 117 projects were submitted, many of which, in one form or another, were based on a pyramid design.

After the death of the leader of the world proletariat in 1924, Alexey Shchusev’s design for Lenin’s Mausoleum was unconditionally approved by I.V. Stalin. This was perhaps the only case in history when members of the Communist Party of the USSR were in complete agreement with representatives of the highest clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church (who the Communists had not yet repressed), and who did not object to the construction of a pyramid (a Sumerian ziggurat) in the very heart of Russia, in the middle of Red Square in the capital, Moscow.

From an architectural perspective, Lenin’s Mausoleum functions as an unfolded altar. As a structure with a specific design, it was conceived and built as both a generator and accumulator of a special type of energy, which played a decisive role in exerting profound influence on the consciousness of the working masses, creating a distinct egregore (spiritual field), of which each Soviet citizen became, to some extent, a carrier.

Concluding this brief but illustrative overview of pyramids built by the Russian Orthodox Church and a single ziggurat built by the Communist Party, one obvious question remains unanswered.

A straightforward analysis of the available library and internet materials can show anyone interested in the topic of pyramids in Orthodox architecture that, over the past 400–500 years, the Orthodox Church has been the undisputed leader in global pyramid construction.

So why—and under what circumstances—did Orthodox priests develop a negative attitude toward pyramids, which interest a large part of the population not only in Russia but around the world?
Many ancient texts hint that pyramids were tools for self-knowledge and self-improvement. Yet this is one of the most important biblical commandments spoken by Jesus Christ: “Know yourself” (Gospel of Thomas).

What happened that led them to renounce pyramids, which in many ways are central architectural elements of churches, including those built in memory of warriors who died defending the Russian land and Orthodox Russia? Was this a rejection of their own roots?

Why, following the Russian Orthodox Church, do some members of the Communist Party of Russia attempt—using their official positions—to discredit those who study pyramids, labeling them as sectarians?

Why are those who dedicate significant time and resources to scientific research, seeking to understand how pyramids work and the benefits people can derive in everyday life, being obstructed?

Why does the Communist Party of Russia allow “some people” to use the Party’s name and the authority of the Russian Orthodox Church to pit ordinary people, scientists, the Church, and local authorities against each other—violating the Constitution, laws on incitement of hatred, and copyright—while manipulating pyramid research results that were conducted in the interest of and for the benefit of Russian citizens and the country as a whole?

The Astrakhan Pyramid of Golod (named after the engineer Alexander Golod) is one of two dozen similar structures scattered across Russia.

This particular structure was commissioned by Gazprom JSC to “harmonize the energy of the surrounding environment,” which had been disrupted by a local gas production plant.

At the end of this material, I will include two photographs. I must admit, they surprised me in the context of everything discussed above.

I came across them online and found nothing but insulting comments regarding them. That seems to be the way “some people” operate.

Undoubtedly, Christianity is not monolithic, and this diversity is reflected in differing attitudes toward pyramids. Some accept and attempt to use their properties for the benefit of people, while others reject them, using them instead as a pretext for provocations.

The issue is not merely a difference of opinion, but the price people are willing to pay to prove their point.

Not every price is acceptable. Remember that the once-widespread Communist slogan, “the end justifies the means,” was actually Lucifer’s slogan when he became Satan, using this principle as the foundation of his project.

The most important thing is that people do not violate the laws of ethics and morality. Yet, for a certain portion of humanity, these issues are major and unresolved. This is why periodic Armageddons—both local and global—occur on Earth, cleansing the ranks. In all of this, children are paramount.

Unfortunately, in many ways, we continue to set them a poor example, and over time, our children become shaped by the information they receive from us…

— Valery Uvarov