🛕 Simonov Monastery

Russia · Europe · 55.71°N, 37.66°E

Simonov Monastery in Moscow was established in 1370 by the monk Feodor, a nephew and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh. It became one of the richest and most famous monasteries, comprising six major churches, and many icons. Job became the abbot in 1571, and became the first patriarch in Russia in 1589.

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Country	Russia
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	55.71°N, 37.66°E · view on map

Simonov Monastery is located in Russia, in Europe.

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