Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery
raifa village, Zelenodolsky district, Tatarstan, Russia
Description:
Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery (or Raifa Bogoroditskaya communal desert) is one of the most beautiful places in Tatarstan.
The monastery was founded at the turn of the XVI-XVII centuries by the monk of the Moscow Chudov Monastery Filaret. The ancient monastery is located on the shore of a beautiful lake and is surrounded by a protected forest, and the pristine silence and remoteness from the city create an amazing and unique atmosphere of solitude and peace.
Raifsky Bogoroditsky Monastery is located in the Republic of Tatarstan, in the village of Raif Zelenodolsky district.
On the way to the monastery you can see many interesting and beautiful sculptures, one of which is the sculpture of the Mother of God.
At the top of the monastery tower is a black angel, which is made in a very interesting way. Above the gates of the monastery is the icon of the Mother of God.
On the territory of the monastery there is a chapel where residents can collect holy water.
On the territory of the monastery there are several temples, which are architectural monuments.