Optina Monastery, Kozelsk

Name: Optina Monastery
Address: Калужская обл., г. Козельск, монастырь «Оптина Пустынь», Kozelsk, Russia
Telephone: +7 484 425-01-39

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The Optina Pustyn is an Eastern Orthodox monastery for men near Kozelsk in Russia. In the 19th century, the Optina was the most important spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church and served as the model for several other monasteries, including the nearby Shamordino Convent. It was particularly renowned as the centre of Russian Orthodox eldership. ()

Local name: Оптина пустынь Coordinates: 54°3'12"N, 35°49'55"E

Address

Калужская обл., г. Козельск, монастырь «Оптина Пустынь»Kozelsk Russia

Contact

+7 484 425-01-39

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When is Optina Monastery open?

Optina Monastery is open:

Monday 5 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 5 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 5 am - 11 pm
Thursday 5 am - 11 pm
Friday 5 am - 11 pm
Saturday 5 am - 11 pm
Sunday 5 am - 11 pm