Nizkinitsky Assumption Monastery, Novovolinsk

In Pribuzhie, near the town of Novovolynsk stands on the highest hill of the ancient Nizkinitsky Assumption Monastery. He leads his chronicle from 1643 year. Foundation of the monastery blessed St Peter Graves, Metropolitan of Kiev. In those days, the monastery was called Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Now the monastery is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

At the heart of the architectural ensemble of the monastery - the five-domed Church of the Dormition in the form of a cross ravnoramennogo correct form.

In the monastery crypt under the main church of the monastery is buried its founder - known philanthropist and statesman, Kiev governor Adam Kissel. And in the temple preserved his portrait. For 10 years, Adam Kissel is making a substantial donation to the content of the monastery.

After the death of Adam Kisiel Orthodox monastery was brought to ruin, and in 1698 he became Uniate. Despite this, for many years the monastery oppressed. Almost a hundred years later he returned to Orthodoxy. Several times the temple and monastery underwent destruction.

Who is the abode of the spiritual needs of the faithful. Assumption Church, bell tower and fence, built in the 17th century, have the status of an architectural monument of national importance.

Since 2011, the monastery opened the museum of antiquities and folk life.