Holy Protection Nunnery Krasnohirskyy

Cherkasy region is rich in temples, and this - a pearl. Holy Protection Monastery sparkles in the sun shines golden crosses and sky-blue light, close to the river flows Zolotonosha and stretched luxury meadows.

The monastery was founded on the Red Hill in 1625 by an unknown companion of Constantinople, which is itself the Mother of God appeared in a dream and pointed the way. Originally intended for the monastery monks men. The first building was named the Great Martyr George and looked like a hut material for its construction served as a willow. The temple was established contacts with the Zaporizhzhya Sich, and on borrowed time here sheltered monks from the right bank of Ukraine.

In the late 18th century, the monks were transferred to another monastery and their place was taken by nuns. In the 20s of the 20th century the monastery was closed, along with other churches and temples. And in the `40s opened again. Patron of the monastery is considered the Holy Sophronia.

Holy Protection Monastery has more than 120 nuns and novices. The temple is open to all comers.