Intercession Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Verkhoturye, Russia.
The Intercession Monastery stands near the Tura River with stone structures, including prayer halls, residential quarters, and multiple religious buildings within its complex.
Founded in 1621 by Bishop Cyprian, this monastery became the first women's religious institution established beyond the Ural Mountains in Russian history.
The monastery maintains a female choir and preserves the miraculous icon of the Mother of God Tenderness, which attracts numerous religious visitors.
The monastery complex, located at Senyansky Street 3 in Verkhoturye, offers regular prayer services and accepts visitors throughout the year.
During the Soviet period, the monastery transformed into an agricultural organization, then housed an orphanage and public bathhouse until the 1990s.
Location: Verkhoturye
Inception: 1621
Founders: Киприан (Старорусенников)
GPS coordinates: 58.85628,60.81257
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:48
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