The Church of the Archangel Michael in the village of Nelazskoye, Cherepovets District, Vologda Region, was bought and returned to the ownership of the Russian Orthodox Church, where the first thanksgiving service was held. The church was being sold on the "Avito" platform as a pre-revolutionary mansion, and according to the documents, it was listed as a club and a plot of land. The "Heritage of the Russian North" Charitable Foundation purchased the church building that was put up for sale. The stone Church of the Archangel Michael, founded in 1735, was used as a village club during Soviet times and later became private property, where a warehouse was located. In 2021, the church received the status of a cultural heritage site, along with obligations related to the preservation of the historical structure. In July 2024, the owner put the church building up for sale. The advertisement stated: "Urgently selling a mansion of royal (pre-revolutionary) construction. According to the documents: Club (including warehouse and garage) and plot of land," Ziablickiy told TASS. The owner of the building, a major Moscow entrepreneur, made concessions, understanding the significance of the church for the spirituality, culture, and history of the region. As a result of the seller's concessions, the asking price was reduced several times. With the approval of Bishop Ignatius of Cherepovets, the charitable foundation's council decided to purchase the church for a symbolic sum. The deal took place at the end of August in Moscow. Today, the transfer of rights to the church was officially confirmed by the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre, and Cartography (Rosreestr), and the foundation's director handed over the documents to the Cherepovets Diocese. Bishop Ignatius of Cherepovets performed the first thanksgiving service in the church today. Regular church life, including services and ceremonies, will soon resume.