Novo-Diveevo, Russian Orthodox monastery in Nanuet, New York, United States.
Novo-Diveevo is a Russian Orthodox monastery on roughly 40 acres north of New York City, featuring two churches, a guest house, and the largest Russian Orthodox cemetery in America. The grounds also house an elderly care facility with 76 beds that provides accommodation, meals, and medical care.
Father Adrian Rimarenko founded this monastery in 1949 as a refuge for Russian Orthodox followers who had left their homeland. The establishment reflects the larger pattern of Eastern European communities seeking new homes in America.
The monastery carries forward Russian Orthodox traditions through regular services conducted in both English and Russian for the community. Visitors can observe how these religious practices shape daily life on the grounds.
The site includes a guest house and extensive cemetery grounds, offering visitors multiple areas to explore at their own pace. The layout makes it easy to walk around and take in the quiet landscape and structures throughout the property.
The grounds hold a portrait of Saint Seraphim of Sarov painted during his lifetime, along with a cross from the Ipatiev House. These rare religious artifacts create a direct historical connection to Russian church history seldom found elsewhere.
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