Valusky Assumption Nikolaev Monastery

Historical sources indicate: the date of foundation of the Valuysk Assumption Nicholas Monastery is 1613. For a long time the monastery was a fortified place on the border. In the XVI-XVII centuries, the territory of the monastery suffered from constant raids of the Crimean Tatars.

Over time, the borders of the Russian possessions moved to the south and the monastery turned into a peaceful abode. It is built outbuildings, in 1624, by order of the king, the monastery receives land for arable land.

In 1766, the monastery lost land due to the reforms of Catherine. From the final closure of the monastery saves the icon of St. Nicholas, famous for numerous healings.

In the XVIII century the monastery was restored and settled. In 1810-1820, the first stone two-storey building was built on the territory of the monastery - the Assumption Cathedral. In the XIX century - the monastery is fenced with a stone fence. In 1906, in honor of the 300th anniversary of the founding of the monastery, the St. Nicholas Cathedral was laid. In 1913 it was consecrated by Archbishop Tikhon.

About 100 people live in the monastery, on its territory - vegetable gardens, two gardens, even its own apiary. The Valuian Assumption Monastery flourished until the 1917 revolution. During the World War, the monastery supplies everything necessary to the family of men who went to the front. He also receives the wounded and provides medical care. After the October Revolution in 1935, it was closed. The miraculous icon is lost.

Only in September 2011 will the opening of St. Nicholas Cathedral take place. After many years, the shrine is reborn.