Vysokovsky Dormition Monastery

Vysokovsky Dormition Monastery was built in 1784. It is located on the banks of the Utrus River, to Nizhny Novgorod more than 100 kilometers.

According to legend, the founder of the monastery, monk Gerasim, for 15 years kept the “peace of conscience”. He, along with the inhabitants, made an appeal to the Holy Synod. In August 1807, a wooden temple was consecrated. Over 12 years, more than 500 schismatics joined the Assumption Church.

In 1820, Alexander I gave the name of the monastery Vysokovsky Uspenskaya.

In 1929, the buildings of the monastery were transferred to the collective farm, asphalt was laid on its territory, shops were built.

In 1996 the monastery was revived. Since 2002, when the abbot Alexander becomes the abbot, the restoration of the monastery is gaining momentum. For 2.5 years, the buildings are covered with roofs, restored domes and installed crosses. The bell tower is to be repaired, the church of the Three Saints is to be equipped for summer services. Winter services are held in the fraternal building (the only living quarter) in 2005. There is also a boiler room, warehouses and refectory.

Since 2005, only the hieromonks Paisius and the monk Andrew live in the monastery. Reconstructing the abbot building, the bell tower and the St. Nicholas Church.