The church was built in 1906 for donations of local residents. It survived many difficult historical events and has never been closed since its construction, except for a few months when it was decided to open a club in this place. But not a single person came to such an “entertaining vacation spot.” The church was one of the few that operated during the siege of Leningrad. Since the ancient times, the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica was revered by the Slavic peoples as a protector of soldiers, so many local residents came here to pray for their loved relatives who had gone to the front, and each time they found support from the church ministers. Archpriest John Goremykin (1869-1958), who served as the church rector during the difficult war times, is buried here at the altar.

Today, the church holds particles of the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov, St. Great Martyr and Healer Pantaleon, St. Patriarch Tikhon, St. Pitirim, Bishop of Tambov, St. Great Martyr Dmitry of Thessalonica, and other shrines.

On the picturesque landscaped area, appreciated by lovers of leisurely walks, there is also the chapel of St. Alexander Nevsky, built back in 1883. On the feast of the Blessed Prince, religious processions take place here. There is also a baptismal church dedicated to the Martyr Eugenia. Here, Baptism ceremonies take place in a special chamber setting.