Vladychny Monastery, Eastern Orthodox monastery in Serpukhov, Russia.
The monastery complex features traditional Russian ecclesiastical architecture with a central cathedral topped by five black domes, stone walls, and detailed frescoes that have been carefully maintained over centuries.
Founded in 1360 by Metropolitan Alexius during the guardianship of Prince Vladimir Andreevich, the monastery received substantial financial support from Tsar Boris Godunov in the late 16th century for major reconstructions.
The monastery houses the revered Inexhaustible Chalice Icon, believed to have healing properties for treating alcoholism, which draws numerous pilgrims from across Russia and internationally.
Located at 40 Ulitsa Oktyabrskaya in Serpukhov, the monastery is accessible via city routes and offers guided tours outside of service hours for visitors interested in Russian religious history.
The complex transitioned from a monastery to a convent in 1806, closed during the Soviet era, and reopened in 1995, making it one of the few religious sites to survive multiple political transformations.
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