 According to a well-known legend, Emperor Napoleon, after seeing the church during the Franco-Russian War in 1812, expressed a wish to carry the church home with him to Paris 'in the palm of his hand'.The church was renovated in 1902–1909 when the side arches were uncovered and the walls were strengthened with iron.During the Soviet Era, the church remained open and was even renovated between 1960–1970 when the towers were in bad shape.