Monasteries of the city of Murom. Resurrection Monastery

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One of the most famous sights of Murom is the Resurrection Monastery. There are many legends associated with the monastery. It is located on Fruit Mountain. It originated around the 17th century, but the exact date of foundation is unknown. Interesting facts from the history of the architectural monument of Murom, the Resurrection Monastery, are given in the article.

Foundation

Among the monasteries of Murom, Resurrection is probably not the oldest. So, the Annunciation Monastery arose in the first half of the 16th century, which is confirmed by historical sources. However, there is a legend according to which the Resurrection Monastery in Murom was built in the Middle Ages, or rather, in the 13th century.

Orthodox saints Peter and Fevronia allegedly visited the hill, blessed it, and later erected a monastery on it. But this is just a legend that has no evidence. According to official data, the monastery was founded in the 16th century.

Murder of a priest

Reliable sourcesthey say: on the site of the Resurrection Monastery in Murom in the 16th century, local residents built a wooden church. A few decades later, a tragic event took place within the walls of the monastery. The Lithuanians killed the priest John here. According to some reports, the Poles killed him.

The monastery in the 16th century

Here, on the territory of the Holy Resurrection Monastery, in Murom, there was another church several centuries ago. It was called Vvedenskaya. There was a bell tower next to it.

In the Holy Resurrection Convent in Murom in the 17th century there were only 16 nuns who were mainly engaged in facial sewing. There was a cemetery next to the church. In those days, a certain Semyon Cherkasov, a we althy merchant, played an important role in the life of Murom. The Women's Resurrection Monastery was built thanks to his donations.

17th century

Approximately in 1620, wort and leavened crafts began to develop here. In the second half of the 17th century, Cherkasov, one of the relatives of the aforementioned merchant, became rich selling s alt and bread and, continuing the family tradition, built a stone temple on the territory of the monastery. The Holy Resurrection Convent blended harmoniously into the panorama of the city of Murom.

18th century

Under Catherine the Great, many monasteries in Russia were closed. The law on the secularization of lands was passed. The Women's Resurrection Monastery in Murom was abolished in 1764. Churches located on its territory have moved into the category of parishes.

Soviet years

In the 20s of the last century, the monastery churches shared the fate of other churches in Russia. They were closed. Their premises were used as warehouses. The cemetery, which existed here since time immemorial, was destroyed, and a football field appeared in its place.

Restoration of the monastery began in the late nineties. Tourists visiting Murom often visit the holy spring located near the monastery.

Current status and reviews

Today restoration work continues in the monastery. However, its territory is quite landscaped. Lush flower beds can be seen along the paths from May to August.

A church school adjoins the monastery. There is also a refectory here, which every pilgrim can visit. There are floristry courses on the territory of the monastery.

The monastery is not included in the popular tourist routes around Murom. There are few reviews about him, but only positive ones.

Other monasteries and temples of Murom

The city's most famous landmark was built in the middle of the 16th century on the site of a wooden church. It's about the Annunciation Monastery.

In the fifties of the 16th century, Ivan the Terrible, after a significant campaign against Kazan, visited many Russian cities and founded many churches and monasteries. He also visited Murom. It was then that, by order of the triumphant tsar, the Annunciation Monastery was built here, which, 60 years later, was plundered by the Poles.

Restoration work dragged on for a decade. At the end of the 18th century, a religious school was opened on the territory of the monastery. However, soon there was a fire,destroying some of the buildings. The school was moved to another location, then closed.

In the Soviet years of the last century, the monastery was closed, and the relics that were kept here were transferred to the museum. Monastic life resumed in 1991.

The oldest monastery in Murom is Spaso-Preobrazhensky. It was founded in the 11th century. Ivan the Terrible during his stay in this city, of course, drew attention to the old monastery. Soon, on his orders, a temple was built here, which became the main cathedral. In addition, the formidable ruler endowed the monastery with extensive fiefdoms.

In 1918, an uprising took place in Murom, the rector of the Transfiguration Convent Mitrofan was accused of organizing it. This was the reason for the closure of the monastery. The Transfiguration Cathedral, the main temple of the monastery, operated for some time, but in 1920 it was also closed.

The Ex altation of the Cross Monastery was built quite recently, namely in 2009. However, it is known that in the 13th century a monastery was located in its place.

The Holy Trinity Monastery, which houses the relics of Saints Peter and Fevronia, was first mentioned in documents from 1643. It was closed in the twenties of the last century. Holy Trinity Monastery was returned to the Orthodox Church in 1991. There are several farmsteads at the monastery. At the beginning of the 2000s, a boarding house for minors and the elderly was opened here.

In Murom, on the high bank of the Oka, is locateda temple where, according to legend, Nicholas the Wonderworker appeared more than once. This is the Nikolo-Naberezhnaya Church, founded in the 16th century. The temple was closed in 1940. For some time, a poultry farm was located within its walls. Then for three decades the church was empty. In 1991 services were resumed.