Zavolzhsky monastery in honor of the honest and Holy Cross, Eastern Orthodox monastery in Volzhsky District, Samara Oblast, Russia.
The Zavolzhsky monastery in honor of the honest and Holy Cross is an Orthodox religious complex located in Samara Oblast that features buildings designed according to Byzantine architectural traditions. The site includes prayer halls, chapels, and support structures arranged to serve liturgical functions and community activities.
The monastery was founded in 2007 under the authority of the Samara Eparchy as part of the Orthodox Church's development in the region. Its establishment reflects the renewal of religious institutions that followed the transformation of Russian society in recent decades.
The monastery serves as a gathering place where the local Orthodox community comes together for prayer and religious observances that mark the rhythm of the year. People visit to experience liturgical traditions and connect with their spiritual heritage through daily worship.
The monastery is located in the Volzhsky District and can be reached by traveling through the local roads in this area of Samara Oblast. Visitors should dress appropriately and observe the customary conduct expected in Orthodox places of worship, particularly during service times.
The monastery has a recent history compared to many other Orthodox sacred sites in Russia, having been intentionally designed as a modern religious center for the region's growing population. This newer foundation allows the complex to blend contemporary architectural elements with traditional Byzantine forms in ways that older establishments cannot easily replicate.
Inception: 2007
GPS coordinates: 53.32550,50.09489
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24
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