The Alexander Monastery in Suzdal, including its rich history and architectural ensembles, represents one of the significant cultural and religious heritage of Russia. Founded, according to legend, in 1240 by Alexander Nevsky, the monastery received estates from close relatives of Alexander Nevsky - Ivan Kalita and Ivan II. After the Tatar invasio
Intercession Monastery (Suzdal)
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The Intercession Monastery in Suzdal is an important historical and cultural site, which has preserved a lot of interesting information and legends. It was founded in 1364, but most of its existing buildings were built in the 16th century.
According to legend, the monastery was a place of imprisonment for representatives of aristocratic families who took monastic vows. It was one of the largest monasteries in Russia in the 16th-17th centuries.
It is known that the monastery received support from Vasily III, who invested significant funds in its construction. Among the famous inhabitants of the monastery were the wives and daughters of Russian tsars and grand dukes.
One of the most famous inhabitants of the monastery was Solomonia Saburova, the wife of Vasily III, who, according to legend, gave birth to a son while being tonsured as a nun.
However, many legends associated with the monastery are not confirmed. For example, the supposed son of Solomonia, Prince George, turned out to be just a fiction.
Since its closure in 1923, the monastery has gone through various phases, including the use of its buildings by a military biological laboratory in the 1930s.
In subsequent years, work was carried out to restore and preserve the monastery buildings, and since 1992, monastic life has been revived here.
The Intercession Cathedral, which is the central monument of the monastery ensemble, has retained its original appearance thanks to the restoration in 1962. In it you can see magnificent icons and works of artistic sewing.
The tented bell tower, located next to the cathedral, is also a significant element of the architectural ensemble of the monastery. It has rich decor and a unique architectural form.
Currently, the monastery continues to function and belongs to the Vladimir diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is open to the public and is of interest to tourists and pilgrims who want to get acquainted with the history and spiritual culture of Russia.
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