Pühtitsa Convent, Russian Orthodox monastery in Kuremäe, Estonia.
The Pühtitsa Convent features six churches within its complex, including a main cathedral built in Russian Revival architectural style and consecrated in 1910.
Established in 1891, the convent originated from a sacred site where locals discovered an ancient icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God under an oak tree.
The monastery maintains Eastern Orthodox traditions through daily services, religious celebrations, and educational programs for visitors interested in Orthodox Christianity.
The convent welcomes visitors to explore its grounds, offering guided tours by nuns and access to a spring with water considered beneficial for health.
This monastery remained operational throughout the Soviet period and currently stands as the only functioning Russian Orthodox convent in Estonia.
Location: Alutaguse Rural Municipality
Inception: 1891
Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture
Phone: +3723392124
Website: https://puhtitsa.ee/index.php/et
GPS coordinates: 59.19806,27.53591
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:37
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