Oranki Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Oranki, Russia
The monastery stands on elevated ground with white stone walls, multiple church buildings, and traditional Orthodox architectural elements across its grounds.
Founded in 1634, the monastery transformed into a prison camp in 1918, where 11,000 monks and priests faced persecution during the communist regime.
The monastery functions as a center of Orthodox religious practices, maintaining centuries-old traditions of prayer, worship, and spiritual guidance for believers.
Visitors can reach the monastery through Nizhny Novgorod Airport, located 38 kilometers away, with regular transportation services connecting to Oranki village.
During excavations in the 1940s, soldiers discovered an intact body of a bishop seated on a chair among the remains of martyred monks.
Location: Oranki
Inception: 1634
Website: http://оранкимон.рф
GPS coordinates: 55.89552,43.71610
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:44
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