Vvedensky Monastery

Vvedensky monastery is located in the historic center of the city, surrounded by interesting sights. Like many of them, Vvedensky monastery belongs to the era of the mid-19th century. Beautiful and religious Kiev then belonged to the Russian Empire. It was at this time is catching wide soul charity and construction of Orthodox churches.

Vvedensky monastery was originally created as a community for the poor widows and orphans, who dedicated his life to Christian service. At the same time, the community of those years - a large-scale social project, involving noble benefactors and the top church leaders. Vvedenskaya community at the opening, there were 33 people, and after 20-odd years the number of women and children living was more than a hundred people.

The main initiator of the community became Matron Egorova, donated for the construction and development of the project more than 20 thousand rubles. The opening took place in 1877, and exactly one year later she died without seeing the consecration of the church, which became the purpose of her life. Later in Vvedenskoj community opened a monastery for women and a parish school.

Nowadays, Vvedensky monastery converted into a male (mid-1960s). He perfectly preserved and has an interesting classic architecture. Near the monastery, inspect the main street Khreschatyk , visit the National Botanical Gardens , or get acquainted with the famous buildings Palace of Sports.