Holy Trinity Stefan Makhrishchsky monastery

The monastery complex includes multiple churches, including the Trinity Cathedral, Saint Stephen Church, and Saints Peter and Paul Church, surrounded by defensive walls.

Founded in 1400 as a male monastery by Saint Stephen of Makhrishch, it remained active until 1922 and reopened as a female monastery in 1993.

The monastery maintains traditional Orthodox practices, including icon painting workshops, religious ceremonies, and houses a library containing rare religious manuscripts and documents.

The monastery complex includes guest accommodations, a refectory, pilgrimage facilities, and operates a children's shelter called Kovcheg within its historic buildings.

The monastery features underground cave churches at its subsidiary establishment in Talitsy, Moscow Region, preserving ancient Orthodox architectural traditions.

Location: Makhra

Inception: 14 century

Website: http://stefmon.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.27003,38.68010

Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:51