Макарьевская Хергозерская пустынь
Макарьевская Хергозерская пустынь, Orthodox monastery in Kargopolsky District, Russia
The Makarievskaya Khergozerskaya monastery stands on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Khergozer, featuring wooden walls and religious structures within its grounds.
Founded in the 1630s by monks Sergius and Loggin from the Alexander-Oshevensk monastery, this religious complex includes the Trinity Church built in 1653.
The monastery preserves religious artifacts and manuscripts documenting numerous healings attributed to Saint Macarius of Yellow Waters and Unzha.
Religious services continue at the Trinity Church, with visitors able to access historical archives containing ancient documents from the monastery's extensive past.
The monastery holds a special celebration called Makaryev Day on July 25, maintaining local traditions through pilgrimages and religious gatherings.
Location: Kargopolsky District
GPS coordinates: 61.84130,38.25297
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:56
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