Uspensky monastery, Oryol

The Uspensky monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in Oryol containing multiple religious buildings arranged on a hilltop location. The complex includes a rebuilt Dormition Church, the Our Lady of Kazan Cathedral, and the small Trinity Church dating from 1845.

The monastery was founded in 1673 following the destruction of another monastery by fire. After closure and demolition in the 1920s, religious functions returned in the 1990s with the construction of new buildings on the site.

The monastery serves as a spiritual center where Eastern Orthodox services and rituals take place regularly, drawing people from the local community. It shapes the religious life of Oryol through its ongoing role in the diocese.

The monastery is located on Ulitsa Yermolova in Oryol and can be accessed during the day. Visitors should dress respectfully and be mindful that active religious services take place here regularly.

The reconstruction between 1996 and 2011 created a modern monastery complex built upon the foundations of the original site. This revival allowed Eastern Orthodox traditions to flourish again in a newly constructed location.

Location: Oryol

GPS coordinates: 52.97722,36.07722

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05