Gorodets Feodorovsky monastery

The Gorodets Feodorovsky monastery is an Orthodox monastic complex in the Nizhny Novgorod region featuring the Cathedral of St. Theodore Stratelates as its central structure. The site consists of several interconnected buildings with churches and monastic facilities situated near the Volga River.

The monastery was founded in 1152 by Grand Duke Yuri Dolgoruky and suffered destruction during the Mongol invasion of 1238. Reconstruction efforts spanned multiple centuries and shaped the site into the religious center it became.

The monastery holds a venerated copy of the Feodorovsky Icon of the Mother of God that draws visitors seeking spiritual connection. You can observe how pilgrims interact with this sacred image as part of their devotional practice.

The monastery has a museum and pilgrimage center with guided tours available for visitors and offers accommodation for pilgrims. It is best to arrive in the morning when buildings are most accessible and the space is quieter.

Prince Alexander Nevsky took his monastic vows at this site in 1263 and is depicted on the only monument in Russia showing him as a schema monk in full religious dress. This rare portrayal makes the location an unusual witness to the country's historical narrative.

Location: Gorodets

GPS coordinates: 56.64666,43.47863

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47