Danilov Monastery

Danilov Monastery is a unique architectural and historical complex located on the right bank of the Moskva River in the southern part of the capital. Founded at the end of the 13th century by Prince Daniil of Moscow, this men’s monastery is considered the oldest in Moscow and plays a significant role in the spiritual life of Russian Orthodoxy. Today the monastery functions as an active religious community and the official residence of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia,... read more

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