Hlincea Monastery, Romanian Orthodox monastery in Ciurea, Romania
Hlincea Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Hlincea, Iași County, composed of stone and brick structures arranged at the base of Cetăţuia Hill. The complex includes multiple buildings that function as the working and spiritual center of the community.
The monastery was founded in 1574 by Maria, daughter of Moldavian Prince Petru Șchiopul. It underwent major reconstruction under Prince Vasile Lupu and his son Ștefăniță in the 1660s.
The monastery maintains Orthodox religious practices through daily services and represents Moldavian building traditions. Visitors can observe how the community continues spiritual life within these historic walls.
The monastery functions as an active religious center with visitor etiquette to respect during services. Plan a visit around the liturgical schedule to experience the full spiritual life of the community.
The monastery reopened as a friary in 1990 after remaining closed for an extended period. This reopening marked the revival of monastic life at the site following decades of discontinuity.
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