One of Murom's most famous sights is the Resurrection Monastery. There are many legends associated with the monastery. It is located on Fruit Mountain. It arose 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.
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Among the monasteries of Murom, Voskresensky 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, and more precisely, in the 13th century.
Orthodox saints Peter and Fevronia allegedly visited the hill, blessed it, and later built a monastery on it. But this is just a legend that has no evidence. According to official figures, the monastery arose in the 16th century.
Killing a priest
Reliable sources say: on the site of the Resurrection Monastery in Murom in the 16th century, local residents built a wooden church. After several decades, a tragic event occurred within the walls of the monastery. Lithuanians priest John was killed here. According to some reports, the Poles killed him.
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. Next to it was a bell tower.
In the Holy Resurrection Monastery in Murom in the 17th century there were only 16 nuns who were mainly engaged in face sewing. Near the church was a cemetery. In those days, a certain Semyon Cherkasov, a wealthy merchant, played an important role in the life of Murom. Female Resurrection Monastery was built thanks to his donations.
17th century
Around 1620, moth and kraft began to develop here. In the second half of the 17th century, Cherkasov, one of the relatives of the aforementioned merchant, became rich in selling salt and bread and, continuing the family tradition, built a stone church on the territory of the monastery. The Holy Resurrection Convent harmoniously blended into the panorama of the city of Murom.
18th century
Under Catherine the Great, many monasteries in Russia were closed. A law on the secularization of land has been issued. The female Resurrection Monastery in Murom was abolished in 1764. Churches located on its territory have become parish churches.
Soviet years
In the 20s of the last century, monastery churches shared the fate of other churches in Russia. They were closed. Their premises were used as warehouses. The cemetery, which has existed here since time immemorial, was destroyed, and a football field appeared in its place.
The 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, the monastery continues restoration work. However, its territory is quite well-maintained. Along the paths from May to August you can see lush flower beds.
The monastery is adjacent to the church school. There is also a refectory, which every pilgrim can visit. There are floristry courses at the monastery.
The monastery is not included in the popular tourist routes in Murom. There are few reviews about it, but only positive ones.
Other monasteries and temples of Murom
The most famous landmark of the city 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 trip to Kazan, visited many Russian cities and founded many churches and monasteries. He also visited Murom. It was then that, on the orders of the triumphant tsar, the Annunciation Monastery was built here, which after 60 years 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 that destroyed part of the buildings. The school was moved to another place, then closed.
In the Soviet years of the last century, the monastery was closed, and the relics that were stored 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 estates.
In 1918, an uprising took place in Murom, the organization of which was accused of the rector of the Transfiguration Monastery Mitrofan. This was the reason for the closure of the monastery. Transfiguration Cathedral, the main temple of the monastery, operated for some time, but in 1920 it was closed.
Holy Cross Monastery was built recently, namely in 2009. However, it is known that as early as the 13th century the monastery was located in its place.
Holy Trinity Monastery, which stores the relics of Saints Peter and Fevronia, was first mentioned in documents of 1643. In the twenties of the last century it was closed. Holy Trinity Monastery was returned to the Orthodox Church in 1991. At the monastery there are several farmsteads. At the beginning of the two thousandth, a boarding house was opened for minors and the elderly.
In Murom, on the high bank of the Oka, there is a temple in which, according to legend, Nikolai the Wonderworker has repeatedly appeared. This is Nikolo-Naberezhnaya church, founded in the 16th century. The temple was closed in 1940. For some time a poultry farm was located in its walls. Then for three decades the church was empty. In 1991, services were resumed.