St. Seraphim Monastery
Svyato-Seraphimovsky Monastery in Vladivostok
Svyato-Seraphimovsky Monastery on Russky Island was founded in 2001 on the site of the former regimental church, which before the revolution was located in barracks. In Soviet times, the building was used as a club for sailors.
In 2000, a parish was created here, and in 2001 it was transformed into a monastery. Today, the monastery includes a temple, a cell building, workshops, a hotel for pilgrims and a refectory.
Tourists can visit services, explore the architecture of the monastery and learn more about monastic life. At the monastery there is a hotel for pilgrims, where you can stay for a few days, enjoying the peace and nature of Russky Island.
Interesting facts about St. Seraphim Monastery
The St. Seraphim Monastery on Russky Island is the only island monastery in the Far East. It was built of brick from the old barracks that remained after a fire in the 1990s. Monks lead a fully autonomous economy, including their own farm and apiary.
The best time to visit St. Seraphim Monastery on Russky Island
The St. Seraphim Monastery on Russky Island is a place where significant services and events are held all year round, attracting both believers and tourists. Every day at 17:00 there is a prayer service for St. Seraphim of Sarov, and on Friday – akathist to the Wonderworker. On Sundays and feast days, you can visit the All-Night Vigil at 16:00 and the Divine Liturgy at 10:00.
The feasts associated with St. Seraphim of Sarov are celebrated especially solemnly in the monastery: January 15 (the Relic) and August 1 (the Relic). These days, special services and prayers are held that create a unique spiritual atmosphere.
How to get to St. Seraphim Monastery
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| By car: | go to Russky Island towards the village of Podnozh'e |
| By public transport: | bus №29, get off at the stop "School №20" |
To get to the monastery by car, drive from the city over the bridge to Russky Island, then follow the main road towards the village of Podnozh'e. Drive past the FEFU campus and continue following the signs to the village. You can also get to the St. Seraphim Monastery by direct bus №29, which departs from the stop "TC Izumrud".
