Mirozhsky Monastery
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Mirozhsky Monastery – a 12th-century monastery
complex in Pskov
, Russia
, famous for its fresco
es, located in The Christ's Transfiguration Cathedral. The name of the monastery is derived from the name of the Mirozha River, near which it’s situated. From the other side monastery stands on the bank of the river Velikaya.
The ancient buildings, with the exception of The Christ's Transfiguration Cathedral, have not survived. Nowadays the architectural ensemble consists of:
The exact date of the founding of the monastery is not known. Traditionally, it is considered to be the mid-12th century and is associated with the name of Nifont, Bishop
of Novgorod.
The monastery, located 20 minutes walk from the Pskov Krom
(the other name for Kremlin
), was one of the cultural centers of the city, comprising:
Monastery
Monastery denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of monastics, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in community or alone .Monasteries may vary greatly in size – a small dwelling accommodating only...
complex in Pskov
Pskov
Pskov is an ancient city and the administrative center of Pskov Oblast, Russia, located in the northwest of Russia about east from the Estonian border, on the Velikaya River. Population: -Early history:...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, famous for its fresco
Fresco
Fresco is any of several related mural painting types, executed on plaster on walls or ceilings. The word fresco comes from the Greek word affresca which derives from the Latin word for "fresh". Frescoes first developed in the ancient world and continued to be popular through the Renaissance...
es, located in The Christ's Transfiguration Cathedral. The name of the monastery is derived from the name of the Mirozha River, near which it’s situated. From the other side monastery stands on the bank of the river Velikaya.
The ancient buildings, with the exception of The Christ's Transfiguration Cathedral, have not survived. Nowadays the architectural ensemble consists of:
- Christ's Transfiguration Cathedral (12th — beg. of the 20th c.)
- PriorPriorPrior is an ecclesiastical title, derived from the Latin adjective for 'earlier, first', with several notable uses.-Monastic superiors:A Prior is a monastic superior, usually lower in rank than an Abbot. In the Rule of St...
’s house (16th —19th c.) - Stefan's Church (17th c.)
- dorter, lit. “Fraters’ House” (end of 18th—19th c.)
- cells (17th—19th c.)
- bathhouse (beg. of the 19th c.)
- fence (1799—1805)
The exact date of the founding of the monastery is not known. Traditionally, it is considered to be the mid-12th century and is associated with the name of Nifont, Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Novgorod.
The monastery, located 20 minutes walk from the Pskov Krom
Pskov Krom
The Pskov Krom is an ancient citadel in Pskov, Russia. In the central part of the city, the Krom is located at the junction of the Velikaya River and smaller Pskova river....
(the other name for Kremlin
Kremlin
A kremlin , same root as in kremen is a major fortified central complex found in historic Russian cities. This word is often used to refer to the best-known one, the Moscow Kremlin, or metonymically to the government that is based there...
), was one of the cultural centers of the city, comprising:
- library
- scriptorium
- iconIconAn icon is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches...
workshop.