St. Nicholas Monastery (Pereslavl-Zalessky) Explained

The St. Nicholas Monastery (or Nikolsky Monastery) is a Russian Orthodox monastery in Pereslavl-Zalessky, Russia.

History

The monastery was founded in the 14th century by St. Dimitri of Priluki.^[1] Several churches are located on the site; the St. Nicholas Cathedral was built in the 18th century and has a pyramidal shape. Two of the oldest temples on the site of the monastery have survived to the present times - the Peter and Paul Church and the Annunciation Refectory Church. The Baroque-style Church of St. Peter and Paul was built in the mid-18th century. The Annunciation Church was built in 1748 also in the Baroque style.^[2]

The St. Nicholas Monastery was mostly destroyed during the Soviet period, but has been undergoing renovations since 1999.^[3]

References

56.732°N 38.837°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dimitri of Priluki, the Venerable . Russian Icons, FSUE "MICC of the Ministry of Culture" . 2010–2012 . 2013-10-16.
2. Web site: Monasteries of Pereslavl-Zalesski. Advantour. 2001–2013 . 2013-10-16.
3. Web site: Pereslavl-Zalessky: An Ancient Retreat From Moscow. The Moscow Times. 7 July 2013 . 2013-10-16.