Strastnoy Convent, Orthodox monastery in Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia.
Strastnoy Convent was an Orthodox monastery in Moscow's Tverskoy District featuring a five-domed cathedral, a bell tower topped with a spire, and multiple buildings arranged in a rectangular layout. The entire complex formed an enclosed yard that served as the religious and architectural center of the area.
The monastery was founded in 1654 by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and became a center of religious life in Moscow. Its story ended in 1919 when Soviet authorities closed the institution.
The monastery took its name from a religious icon of the Mother of God brought from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow in 1641. This name reflected the spiritual importance the shrine held for the city's faithful.
The former site of the monastery now marks the center of Pushkin Square, where a commemorative sign was installed in 2012 to recall its historical presence. Visitors can easily reach this location on foot and learn about the vanished complex.
During the 18th century, the monastery gates served as the foundation for grand coronation arches erected for each new Russian monarch's celebration. These temporary structures played a ceremonial role in celebrations that underscored imperial power and continuity.
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