Mănăstirea Răciula, Orthodox monastery in Răciula, Moldova
The Răciula Monastery complex includes two churches: one dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin Mary and another to Saint Nicholas the Hierarch.
Founded in 1797 by priests Andrei and Ioan Roșca from Pașcani village, the monastery initially served as a residence for monks before transforming into a convent.
The monastery established a primary school in 1878 to provide education for orphaned girls and children from impoverished families in the surrounding region.
The religious complex maintains regular prayer services in Romanian language and welcomes visitors who follow the Orthodox dress code and behavioral guidelines.
Between 1959 and 1989, the Soviet authorities converted the monastery's church into an events hall and redistributed its possessions to local collective farms.
Location: Răciula
Inception: 1797
GPS coordinates: 47.30753,28.35665
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:12
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