🛕 Resurrection Monastery (Cherepovets)

Russia · Europe · 59.12°N, 37.93°E

The Cherepovets Resurrection Monastery was founded in the late 14th century by two Christian Orthodox monks Feodosy and Afanasy, followers of Sergius of Radonezh. The future place for the monastery was wisely selected on the hill near the junction of the Sheksna River and the Yagorba River, abundant with sturgeon and other freshwater fish.

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Country	Russia
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	59.12°N, 37.93°E · view on map

Resurrection Monastery (Cherepovets) is located in Russia, in Europe.

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