Poshchupovo Monastery

Poshchupovo Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox religious complex situated on the right bank of the Oka River in Rybnovsky District. The site contains stone buildings, a main church structure, and various service facilities arranged across grounds that border the waterway.

The monastery was established in the late 1100s by Greek missionary monks who brought a venerated Byzantine icon of Saint John from Constantinople. This founding marked the beginning of a continuous religious presence at the site that has lasted through many centuries.

The monastery is named after Saint John the Theologian and has long served as a place where believers gather to pray and seek spiritual renewal. Visitors and monks continue to use the site as a living religious community where traditional crafts are practiced alongside daily worship.

The site is best explored on foot, as the grounds are laid out with paved pathways connecting the various buildings across relatively flat terrain. Visitors should dress respectfully and be mindful of prayer times when the church is in active use by the monastic community.

The grounds contain natural cave formations that have served as meditation spaces for centuries, along with a sacred spring that holds special meaning for pilgrims. The monks operate workshops within the complex where they produce honey, dairy goods, bread, and pottery using time-honored methods.

Location: Rybnovsky District

GPS coordinates: 54.81726,39.71564

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40