Sretensky Convent, Orthodox monastery in Baturino, Russia
The Sretensky Convent is an Orthodox religious community near Ulan-Ude with traditional Eastern Orthodox architecture and a chapel housing sacred religious objects. The site contains prayer halls and spaces dedicated to worship.
The convent was founded in 2000 and represents the revival of religious institutions in the region following major shifts in Russian society. Its establishment marked a turning point for the return of active faith communities.
The convent shapes local prayer life through regular Orthodox services and welcomes pilgrims who come seeking spiritual guidance and connection to their faith.
Visitors should dress appropriately with shoulders and knees covered; women should bring a head covering. It helps to learn about prayer times before visiting to respect the community's daily rhythm.
The convent houses a miraculous icon of Saint Panteleimon known for weeping myrrh and containing a relic of the saint within its frame. Believers visit the icon to seek comfort and healing.
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