Новосильский Свято-Духов монастырь, Orthodox monastery in Zadushnoye, Novosilsky District, Russia.

The Novosilsky Holy Spirit Monastery stands in the village of Zadushnoye, Novosilsky District, Oryol Oblast. Its oldest surviving building is the Holy Life-Giving Trinity Church, a brick structure with a refectory and porch; only its central part, a half-ruined cupola and the altar remain after wartime damage. The grounds also hold a cathedral church built in 1770, a Church of the Exaltation of the Cross from 1780, and a monastery wall with watchtowers and a chapel under construction since 2010.

The monastery is first documented in 1619, though it likely existed earlier. In 1637 Crimean Tatars destroyed and burned it, taking 270 people from its estates into captivity. Closed in 1764 during secularization, it was reopened in 1767 at the request of local landowners. In 1925 the Soviets closed it, and in 1934 two churches were blown up.

The monastery has long served as a spiritual center where Russian Orthodox traditions are practiced and sacred icons are venerated by visitors and believers. People gather here to observe religious rituals and connect with centuries of faith that continues to shape the life of the surrounding region.

The monastery is located in a remote rural setting, so planning your visit ahead of time helps ensure smooth access to the site. It is helpful to learn about transportation options and which areas may be open to visitors before you arrive.

The monastery ran a school from the mid-18th century; in 1805 it was raised to the rank of a spiritual school, later transferred to the town of Novosil. The surviving Trinity Church was spared in 1934 only because it was turned into a grain and farm-machinery store.