The northern capital is distinguished by historical value, great monarchs lived here from Peter 1, the founder of the city. The Orthodox Church played a large role in the formation of the city and the life of the entire Russian Empire. A very long time ago, the first cathedrals and monasteries of Sankt Petersburg were founded, operating to this day.
Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra
Many active monasteries in St. Petersburg were opened during the reign of Peter the Great. These include the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Already in 1710, the emperor chose a place for the construction of the first monastery in St. Petersburg. Then in Vyborg, it was decided to begin the construction of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery. On March 25, 1715 the monastery was opened and the first Holy Liturgy was celebrated in it.
This man’s monastery is located at: Embankment of the Monastyrka River, house 1. You can find out all your questions on his official website, which contains email and phone numbers for communication. You can visit this church complex of the Holy Trinity Lavra not only as a believer, but also to admire the architectural ensemble, to find out the historical value of this place. You can get here from the metro station "Ploshchad Aleksandro Nevskogo". Nearby is the hotel "Moscow", which is especially convenient for guests of St. Petersburg.
Trinity Sergius Deserts
It was laid in 1734 by order of the Empress Anna Ioannovna. The first spiritual mentor was Archimadrite Varlaam. He ordered the famous architect Trezzini to rebuild a magnificent building. Added towers and brick cells instead of wooden ones. The architecture of the monastery is a typical monument of the Baroque era. After the revolution, almost all operating monasteries in St. Petersburg were closed, including the Trinity-Sergius Deserts. It was restored and opened only in 1993. The monastery is located on Petersburg Highway, at 15. It occupies a fairly large territory, has three limits, four churches and a chapel.
You can find out not only all the necessary information about contacts on the official website, but also see the photo gallery, an appeal to the reader of the patriarchs of the Russian Church. There are recorded audio and video sermons, a detailed history of this great monastery.
Resurrection Novodevichy Convent
The existing monasteries of St. Petersburg are distinguished by rich external decoration. The Byzantine-style Resurrection Golden-headed Cathedral became one of the main attractions of St. Petersburg. Among them, the Resurrection Novodevichy Cathedral stands out. It was founded in 1746 by order of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, originally had the name Smolny. But under Nicholas the First in 1849 it was renamed Voskresensky in connection with the construction of a new cathedral. It was based on Vasilyevsky Island, but later it was decided to move it. Now it is located on Moscow Avenue, at 100.
To date, many monasteries in St. Petersburg are functioning. You can see photos of their architectural ensembles in galleries, on official sites, albums of the St. Petersburg diocese. Some are presented in our article. You can also visit other active monasteries of St. Petersburg. For example: Tikhvin female, Vokhonovsky Mariinsky, John the Theologian, Pokrovsky and others.