An initiative group of Pskov residents sent an open letter to Metropolitan Matthew regarding the transfer of the Transfiguration Cathedral from the Pskov Museum to the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church. "There are only a few monuments like the Transfiguration Cathedral, and we are convinced that there is no clear need to use them regularly for their intended purpose. Damage and/or destruction of objects of cultural heritage (historical and cultural monuments) of the peoples of the Russian Federation included in the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage of art objects involve code C23 of objects of cultural heritage. The Russian Federation involves damage after all, there are beautiful new and old churches where you can fully serve. We, Pskovites, rightly believe that this unique monument is our property, and we have every right to take part in the fate of our heritage, enshrined in Part 2 of Article 44 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. We have children and grandchildren, we want them to see this "Gospel in colors" as long as possible, sent to us by God and preserved by our ancestors and the titanic efforts of restorers! " - says the appeal.

An initiative group of Pskov residents sent an open letter to Metropolitan Matthew regarding the transfer of the Transfiguration Cathedral from the Pskov Museum to the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church. "There are only a few monuments like the Transfiguration Cathedral, and we are convinced that there is no clear need to use them regularly for their intended purpose. Damage and/or destruction of objects of cultural heritage (historical and cultural monuments) of the peoples of the Russian Federation included in the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage of art objects involve code C23 of objects of cultural heritage. The Russian Federation involves damage after all, there are beautiful new and old churches where you can fully serve. We, Pskovites, rightly believe that this unique monument is our property, and we have every right to take part in the fate of our heritage, enshrined in Part 2 of Article 44 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. We have children and grandchildren, we want them to see this "Gospel in colors" as long as possible, sent to us by God and preserved by our ancestors and the titanic efforts of restorers! " - says the appeal.