Voskresenskiy Goritskiy Convent, Russian Orthodox convent in the Kirillovsky district, Russia
Voskresenskiy Goritskiy Convent is a Russian Orthodox convent in the village of Goritsy, in the Kirillovsky district of the Vologda region. It sits on the left bank of the Sheksna River and includes several churches, a bell tower, and enclosed courtyards surrounded by stone walls with towers.
The convent was founded in 1544 by Princess Euphrosyne of Staritsa, who established a small wooden church on the riverbank. In 1569, she and her sister Evdokiya were reportedly drowned in the Sheksna by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.
The Pokrovskaya Church, built in the 19th century, is the only active church on the grounds today and holds old icons inside. The bell tower nearby can be heard from a distance, marking the rhythm of the day for visitors and local people alike.
The convent is in the village of Goritsy and can be reached by car or local transport from Kirillov. Some areas are under ongoing restoration work, so wear sturdy shoes and dress modestly, as the active church follows standard Orthodox guidelines for visitors.
The convent holds a copy of the Vladimir Mother of God icon and a burial shroud said to have been given by Tsar Alexander I. Just across the river, the hill called Maura has a small wooden chapel from which the whole convent can be seen laid out below.
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