Church of Epiphany
p. Red-on-Volga, Kostroma region
Description:
The Church of Epiphany in Kostroma is a beautiful building with a rich history.
The cathedral was founded in the sixteenth century by the holy Elder Nikita. Initially, the building was wooden, but later the building was rebuilt and made stone.
The Church has experienced many difficult events: fires, seizures, etc. However, it was restored every time.
Currently, there are Christian shrines, such as relics and miraculous icons. At the temple there is a functioning convent, as well as a theological seminary, the Kostroma diocese operates.
The Church of the Epiphany in Kostroma is also a place for the disadvantaged. There is an almshouse for the elderly and an orphanage.
Only the cathedral and chapels are available to visit. There is no outside access to the monastery.
You can get there by different modes of transport. The road from Moscow will take several hours. In the absence of personal transport, you can use the services of trains and buses. There are regular flights.