I really liked it. I advise everyone to visit who is tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities. It's just grace here. I want to say a big thank you to the vicar of the monastery, Father Aristarchus, for the reception and informative conversation. You can stay for a few days. If you want to work for the benefit of the monastery, then accommodation and food are free, if you just attend a service, take a walk, breathe fresh air, enjoy nature. The price is ridiculous. I advise you to visit this monastery. I will definitely come back.
A holy place!!! GOD's grace reigns supreme!!! You will not see such an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary anywhere (it is a pity that it is impossible to buy an icon with you). I cordially thank Hieromonk Aristarchus, the vicar of St. Eliseevsky Monastery, for his prayers, sermon and conversation. Your words penetrate into the very heart, strengthen faith and give hope. May the Lord generously bless you and grant you good health. The welfare of the monastery in which you serve. I left with a feeling of complete purification of body and soul. I recommend visiting the monastery, you won't regret it.
We arrived at the monastery grounds in the afternoon. We crossed the wooden bridge over the river and went on foot, since you can't drive there by car. There were no pilgrims, and no visitors. We walked around the territory, looked at the chapels.... There are 15 of them today (if I counted correctly). According to the revival project, there will be 33 of them around the monastery. And each chapel will fulfill a specific role. All the chapels are built in different styles. But even now it's impressive.… The territory is very well maintained, quiet, peaceful....You can just walk around, look, think. No one bothers 😊