Ascension Monastery, Kazan, Orthodox monastery in Kazan, Russia.
The Ascension Monastery stands on the eastern side of Kazan with white walls, multiple domes, and traditional Russian Orthodox architectural elements.
Founded in 1665, the monastery became a central religious institution during the expansion of Orthodox Christianity in the Kazan region after Ivan the Terrible's conquest.
The monastery maintains Russian Orthodox traditions through regular services, religious ceremonies, and the preservation of sacred artifacts from the 17th century.
Visitors can access the monastery grounds daily from sunrise to sunset, with guided tours available in Russian and English upon advance reservation.
The monastery houses a collection of religious manuscripts dating back to its foundation, including texts written in Old Church Slavonic and ancient Tatar.
Location: Kazan
Inception: 1665
GPS coordinates: 55.74444,49.16639
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:31
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