St. John's Predecession Monastery
Russia, Astrakhan, St. Magnitogorsk, 9
Description:
Astrakhan Ioanno-Predechensky (Ivanovo) monastery was founded in 1688. Initially, it carried not only the functions of a spiritual monastery, but also a fortress building. In 1723, it was turned into an infirmary for 4 years, and in 1919 it was closed, dismantling the bell tower and the gate temple.
After 70 years, restoration work began. The temple itself was consecrated in honor of the Beheading of Head John the Forerunner, and the side extensions - in honor of St. Tikhon of Zadon and the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God. The official status was restored in 1995 by a decree of Patriarch Alexy II. The monastic tonsures began.
The monastery contains the icon of the Iberian Mother of God, revered on February 25, May 6 and October 26; the icons of Maxim the Greek and St. Tikhon of Moscow (with particles of relics).
It is easy to get to the monastery from the railway station - 20 minutes on foot, or by any transport to the east. "Circus." From the city center - from October Square or from any other district to the east. "Circus," "The Great Isads."