Moscow: Monastery
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Novodevichy Convent
Landmark 16th-century religious complex Nestled within the heart of Moscow, the Novodevichy Convent stands as a serene oasis of historical and architectural significance. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a bastion of religion, culture, and politics...
Donskoy Monastery
Nestled within the bustling city of Moscow lies the serene Donskoy Monastery, a historical and architectural gem that has withstood the test of time. Founded in 1591 by Tsar Feodor Ivanovich, this Orthodox Christian monastery was established as a fortress to protect...
Krutitsy
17th-century complex with churches Nestled in the bustling city of Moscow, the Krutitsy Metropolitanate stands as a historic and spiritual oasis that beckons visitors with its serene atmosphere and rich history. This ecclesiastical enclave, dating back to the late 13th century, serves as a testament...
Marfo-Mariinsky Convent
Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Moscow, the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent stands as a serene sanctuary and a testament to Russia's rich religious heritage. This active convent, located not far from the city center, offers a peaceful retreat from the urban chaos and a...
Danilov Monastery
Nestled within the bustling city of Moscow, Danilov Monastery stands as a serene oasis of spiritual heritage and historical significance. This active monastery, one of the oldest in the city, offers visitors a glimpse into the profound religious traditions of Russia.
Andronikov Monastery
The Andronikov Monastery, steeped in history and spirituality, is a serene retreat nestled in the bustling city of Moscow, Russia. Founded in 1357 by Metropolitan Alexis, it is one of the oldest monasteries in the country and has played a significant role in Russian...
Buddhist Temple with a Stupa in Moscow
Buddhist Temple with a Stupa in Moscow — the Project involves the construction of the First Buddhist Temple with a Stupa in Moscow.
Nikolo-Perervinsky Monastery
Nikolo-Perervinsky Monastery is the southernmost historical monastery of Moscow. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Worker.
Intercession Monastery
Intercession Monastery is a Russian Orthodox convent situated in Moscow, in the neighbourhood of Taganka. It was named after the Intercession of the Theotokos.
Epiphany Monastery
The Epiphany Monastery is the oldest male monastery in Moscow, situated in the Kitai gorod, just one block away from the Moscow Kremlin. According to a legend, it was founded by Daniel, the first prince of Moscow, around 1296. It is also believed that a would-be metropolitan Alexis was one of the monks at this monastery.
Vysokopetrovsky Monastery
Vysokopetrovsky Monastery is a Russian Orthodox monastery in the Bely Gorod area of Moscow, commanding a hill whence Petrovka Street descends towards the Kremlin. The monastery is believed to have been founded around the 1320s by Saint Peter of Moscow, the first Russian metropolitan to have his see in Moscow.
Novospassky Monastery
14th-century fortified monastery Novospassky Monastery is one of the Russian Orthodox Church fortified monasteries surrounding Moscow from the south-east. The abbey traces its history back to Moscow's first monastery established in the early 14th century at the location where the Danilov Monastery now stands.
Conception Convent
The Conception Convent or Zachatyevsky Monastery is a Russian Orthodox stauropegic convent on the northern bank of the Moskva River in Khamovniki District of Moscow. The convent was closed by the Bolsheviks in 1918 and did not reopen until 1995.
Simonov Monastery
Simonov Monastery in Moscow was established in 1370 by monk Feodor, a nephew and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh. It became one of the richest and most famous monastery, comprising six major churches, and many icons.
Sretensky Monastery
Sretensky Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Moscow, founded by Grand Prince Vasili I in 1397. It used to be located close to the present-day Red Square, but in the early 16th century it was moved northeast to what is now Bolshaya Lubyanka Street.
Nativity Convent
Rozhdestvensky Convent, or the Convent of Nativity of Theotokos, is one of the oldest nunneries in Moscow, located inside the Boulevard Ring, on the left bank of the Neglinnaya River.
Ivanovsky Convent
Ivanovsky Convent is a large stauropegic Russian Orthodox convent in central Moscow, inside the Boulevard Ring, to the west of Kitai-gorod, in the district formerly known as Kulishki. It is the main shrine of St. John the Baptist in the Russian capital.
Monastery of the Holy Mandylion
The Monastery of the Holy Mandylion or Zaikonospassky Monastery is an Orthodox monastery on the Nikolskaya Street in Kitai-gorod, Moscow, just one block away from the Kremlin. It was founded in 1600 by Boris Godunov.
Chudov Monastery
The Chudov Monastery was founded in the Moscow Kremlin in 1358 by Metropolitan Alexius of Moscow. The monastery was dedicated to the miracle of the Archangel Michael at Chonae. The Monastery was closed in 1918, and dismantled in 1929.
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