Novo-Tikhvinsky Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Yekaterinburg, Russia
Novo-Tikhvinsky Monastery is an Orthodox religious complex in Yekaterinburg containing six churches, with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral being the largest structure in a late Classical style. The compound includes residential buildings and workshops arranged around courtyards that together form a self-contained monastic community.
Founded in 1809 by imperial decree of Alexander I, the monastery grew from a small almshouse into a significant religious center in the Urals region. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was added later to reflect the community's expansion and growing importance.
The monastery remains an active center where monks practice traditional crafts including icon painting and bookbinding in their daily routines. Visitors can observe these skilled artisans at work and witness how Orthodox monastic life continues in the modern era.
The monastery is open to visitors who can attend religious services or walk through the buildings and courtyards independently. Visiting in the morning offers the best experience when monastic activities are most visible and the site feels less crowded.
At its height in the early 20th century, the monastery operated as a self-sufficient economic complex with its own hospital, orphanage, bakery, and library serving the broader community. This infrastructure allowed the complex to function independently and support hundreds of residents.
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