Elabuzhsky Monastery

Elabuzhsky Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Yelabuga featuring traditional Russian monastic architecture with churches, chapels, and religious buildings across its grounds. The complex consists of several structures arranged together to form a unified religious center.

The monastery was founded in 1856 during a period of religious expansion across Russia in the 19th century. It gained recognition as a regional cultural heritage site due to its architectural and historical significance from that era.

The monastery serves as a center of Orthodox worship where visitors can observe religious services and rituals taking place throughout the year. Local faithful gather here on feast days, giving the place a living spiritual character that visitors can experience.

The monastery is located on Gorkogo Street 119 in Yelabuga and is reachable on foot from the city center. Visitors should wear modest clothing and respect the behavioral expectations that apply at this religious site.

The monastery belongs to the Naberezhnye Chelny Eparchy, connecting it to a larger network of religious sites across the Tatarstan region. This administrative relationship reflects how religious institutions in the area were organized to serve communities across several cities and towns.

Location: Yelabuga

Inception: 1856

GPS coordinates: 55.76200,52.08000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03