Avraamiev Monastery, Kostroma Oblast
Avraamiev Monastery, Kostroma Oblast, Eastern Orthodox monastery in Chukhlomsky District, Russia.
The Avraamiev Monastery stands amid the northern Russian landscape of Kostroma Oblast, featuring multiple religious buildings and traditional Orthodox architecture.
Founded in the late 11th century by St Abraham of Rostov, the monastery received patronage from Tsar Ivan the Terrible before his conquest of Kazan in 1552.
The monastery complex includes the Epiphany Cathedral, Eleusa Church, and Saint Nicholas Church, representing different periods of Russian Orthodox architectural development.
Located at coordinates 58.814824°N and 42.613825°E, the monastery maintains its status as a regional cultural heritage site open to visitors throughout the year.
The monastery holds the historical staff of St Abraham, which Tsar Ivan the Terrible borrowed for his military campaign against Kazan in the 16th century.
Location: Chukhlomsky District
GPS coordinates: 58.81482,42.61382
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:14
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