For centuries, the Orthodox faith has been an important part of the national culture, as well as one of the main factors that unite Russian society. After the most severe persecution that the church was subjected to in Soviet times, today in Russia there is a revival of churches and monasteries everywhere. Togliatti does not stand aside either. Churches are being actively reconstructed in the city, educational religious work is being carried out. One of the signs of the revival of church life was the founding of the Holy Resurrection Monastery in Togliatti.
According to believers, the new monastery, located on the picturesque bank of the Kuibyshev reservoir, is a place where you can stay in silence and relax your soul. Here you can leisurely order trebs, admire the beauty and breadth of the Volga, listen to the ringing of bells. The Resurrection Monastery is especially beautiful(Togliatti) looks from the water. The territory of the monastery, according to the parishioners, is very well-groomed, there is perfect cleanliness and many flowers. Young and beautiful novices are very attentive to the guests and are ready to answer any question. They are engaged in landscaping, construction, work in a sewing workshop or a refectory, and hold worship services. According to knowledgeable people, the Resurrection Monastery in Togliatti is definitely worth a visit for everyone who wants to receive true grace for their souls.
Historical background
The Resurrection Monastery in Togliatti is one of the few in Russia that has not been restored from the destroyed, but created from scratch. The abode is located in the Port settlement district on the banks of the Zhiguli reservoir (man-made), whose waters cover all the buildings of the city of Stavropol-on-Volga (the old name of Tolyatti). The buildings of the monastery are more than a century old. Previously, the city zemstvo hospital, founded by Evgraf Osipov and built in 1868-1872, was located here. The hospital served its intended purpose until 1953, when, in connection with the construction of the Kuibyshev hydroelectric power station, Stavropol was flooded with the waters of the artificial Zhiguli reservoir. As a result of the flooding, the hospital building was not damaged, being the only surviving object in the submerged city.
For several years, hospital facilities used for various purposes gradually dilapidated, and the surrounding area fell into disrepair. The hospital complex remained in this state until 1995, when it was decided to buildhere is the temple of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Assumption parish leased the premises of the former hospital, after which a house church was equipped in one of the buildings for participants in the construction of the temple. In 1997, the first prayer service is held here, after about a month services begin in the church, and in June it is consecrated in honor of the Holy Resurrection of Christ. In the fall of 1997, the hospital finally becomes the property of the Resurrection community, and in the winter it receives the status of a monastery.
Temples and other buildings
There are two churches at the monastery: one of them (the main one) bears the name of the Resurrection of Christ, the main saint of the second is St. Silouan of Athos. The construction of another cathedral in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "Joy and Consolation" has begun on the territory. At present, buildings are being reconstructed on the territory of the monastery, services are being erected, a hotel for pilgrims has been built.
About the activities of the monastery
At the monastery there is a library where you can turn to those who wish to read Orthodox literature, a refectory is open for the elderly and poor parishioners. Church ministers systematically conduct conversations with guests who are interested in Orthodoxy. Novices and inhabitants are engaged in landscaping, construction, work in the refectory, as well as in workshops (sewing and carpentry). Religious rites (Orthodox) are performed in the temples of the monastery, with the exception of baptism and weddings. Divine services are held here daily, weekends are notprovided.
Useful information
The Resurrection Monastery in Togliatti belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church, the Samara Metropolis, the Samara diocese of the monastic deanery. Created by decree of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia in 1997 on the site of the transformed Holy Resurrection Parish. The type of the monastery is a male monastery. Status - active. Services are held in Church Slavonic. The viceroy is Archimandrite Germogen (Kritsyn).
About monastery shrines
The main asset of the monastery is the icon of St. Great Martyr Barbara. During the period when hieromonk Feoktist was a mentor in the monastery, fishermen caught it in the Zhiguli reservoir and brought it to the monastery. According to some assumptions, the icon allegedly surfaced from one of the churches of Stavropol, which had gone under water. However, according to people in the know, this is highly unlikely. It is known that the property of the temples was completely removed back in the distant 1920s. The face of the found icon was so dark that it could hardly be distinguished. The image is currently in the process of gradually updating itself.
Fragments of the holy relics of the Great Martyr Barbara were presented to the monastery as a gift, which are kept together with the image in a carved casket. On Fridays, during the morning service, an akathist is read before the image of the saint. The monastery also keeps a casket containing the relics of saints, as well as icons with the relics of the healer Panteleimon and saints.
About the location of the monastery
The Resurrection Monastery (Tolyatti) is located inold building of the former city hospital. It was built back in 1872. Address of the Resurrection Monastery: Togliatti, Nagornaya street, 1a.
Note to travelers: what hotels are close by?
There are several hotels not far from the Resurrection Monastery in Togliatti. Distance to them is:
- To the hotel "Park Hotel" - 0, 77 km.
- To the hotel "Lada-Resort" - 3, 13 km.
- To the hotel "Zvezda Zhiguli" - 3, 66 km.
- To the hotel "Volga" - 5, 05 km.
About nearby restaurants
This information may be useful to pilgrims and tourists. The distance to the nearest restaurants is:
- To "20 francs" - 3, 45 km.
- To Good Place - 0.76 km.
- To LuBlina - 3.5 km.
- To the restaurant "Horoshogo" - 0, 75 km.
What attractions are nearby?
This information may also be of interest to guests of the city. Distance from the Resurrection Monastery (Togliatti) to the nearest attractions is:
- To the monument to V. N. Tatishchev - 1, 17 km.
- To the local history museum - 5, 11 km.
- To Victory Park - 5, 39 km.
How to get here?
You can get to the monastery by trolley bus No. 1, bus No. 11, as well as fixed-route taxis No. 310, 102, 93, 91. Get off at the Port Village stop.
