Nativity Convent, Orthodox monastery in Meshchansky District, Moscow, Russia
The Nativity Convent includes four functioning churches and features a 16th-century cathedral built in traditional Moscow architectural style with decorative elements.
Founded in 1386 by Princess Maria Konstantinovna of Serpukhov, the monastery served as a refuge for noble women, including Grand Duchess Solomonia Saburova in 1525.
The monastery maintains a Sunday school for children, a three-year church singing program for women, and operates a social charity center for families.
Regular religious services take place in the monastery complex, with evening vigils held before major Orthodox feasts and celebrations throughout the year.
During the Soviet period, the monastery grounds contained a concentration camp, but in 1992 the Cathedral of the Nativity was returned to religious use.
Location: Meshchansky District
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 55.76557,37.62395
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:52
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