Monastery of the Theotokos of the Sign
Monastery of the Theotokos of the Sign, Orthodox monastery in Irkutsk, Russia
The monastery complex includes a stone cathedral, several chapels, and administrative buildings situated at the confluence of Ushakovka and Angara rivers.
Established in 1689 with wooden structures, the monastery received its stone cathedral in 1762, marking a significant architectural advancement for religious buildings in Siberia.
The monastery houses a necropolis containing graves of notable figures including explorer Grigory Shelikhov and historian Afanasy Shchapov, preserving regional historical memory.
Located at 14 Angarskaya Street, the monastery welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and provides guided tours in multiple languages.
Near the monastery walls stands Russia's first monument to Admiral Kolchak, installed in 2004 at the location where his execution took place in 1920.
Location: Irkutsk
Inception: 1689
GPS coordinates: 52.30083,104.29472
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:57
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