Ioannovsky Convent, Orthodox monastery on Karpovka River, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Ioannovsky Convent sits along the Karpovka River and comprises several buildings featuring pale facades and domes inspired by Byzantine traditions. The complex includes a three-level cathedral built from white marble, its outer walls adorned with stone reliefs and delicate carvings.
Saint John of Kronstadt established this monastery in 1900, shortly before his tomb became a pilgrimage site within the complex. Authorities closed the buildings in the 1920s, and the Orthodox Church regained possession in 1989.
The monastery holds religious services in the Church of the Twelve Apostles, maintaining Russian Orthodox traditions through daily prayer cycles and liturgical ceremonies.
The main entrance opens onto Karpovka River Embankment, where visitors can join guided tours on select days of the week. Those wishing to attend services should dress modestly and check the schedule for worship times.
The Church of the Twelve Apostles on the lower level houses the marble tomb of Saint John, which continues to draw pilgrims from across Russia. Early accounts describe visitors who sought healing for physical ailments at this site.
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