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Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent

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“A piece of Heaven on Far Eastern soil”: that is what the sisters call their convent, which stands in a picturesque spot on the shore of Lake Petropavlovskoye. The bell tower offers a breathtaking view of the lake's blue waters, emerald forests, and endless open plains. The idea of founding a monastery in the Amur region goes back to St. Innocent (Veniaminov). It began to take shape under Bishop Makary (Darsky), who invited Hieromonk Alexy (Oskolkov) from Mount Athos. In 1894 Hieromonk Alexy began searching for a site for the monastery, but the chosen place flooded and a new one had to be found. The modern convent was founded in 2001 under Bishop Mark (Tuzhikov). Today it is a flourishing community with churches, workshops, and farm buildings.

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Khabarovsk Municipal District Administration

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Route points (14)

  1. Holy Gates of the Convent — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Holy Gates of the Convent

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  2. Park Alley — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Park Alley

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  3. Monumental Cross — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Monumental Cross

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  4. Golden-Domed Church of the Archangel Michael — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Golden-Domed Church of the Archangel Michael

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  5. Church Shop — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Church Shop

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  6. Convent Tea House — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Convent Tea House

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  7. Park of Spiritual Light — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Park of Spiritual Light

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  8. The Holy Spring: The Convent's Well Chapel — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    The Holy Spring: The Convent's Well Chapel

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  9. Refectory Building — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Refectory Building

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  10. Grave of Vladimir Georgievich Fukalov — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Grave of Vladimir Georgievich Fukalov

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  11. Icon of Prince Vladimir — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Icon of Prince Vladimir

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  12. Cell — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Cell

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  13. Chapel of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Chalice” — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Chapel of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Chalice”

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  14. Church of the Holy Chief Apostles Peter and Paul — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

    Church of the Holy Chief Apostles Peter and Paul

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Icon of Prince Vladimir in Khabarovsk District

Point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

Icon of Prince Vladimir — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”
Icon of Prince Vladimir — point on route “Holy Sts. Peter and Paul Convent”

Point 11

Icon of Prince Vladimir

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Vladimir the Baptizer: A Mosaic Shrine of Sisterly Love

A special place in the convent belongs to the mosaic icon of Prince Vladimir, which adorns a separate chapel on the grounds. Notably, the icon was made by the sisters of the convent themselves, which gives it particular spiritual value. The icon is executed in mosaic, a technique characteristic of the convent's decoration. The sisters showed great skill in creating this work of church art, putting into it not only professional craftsmanship but spiritual strength. The image of Prince Vladimir has special meaning for the Orthodox world as the baptizer of Rus. In icons he is shown in a princely crown and rich robes symbolizing his high rank. The icon of Prince Vladimir is part of the spiritual heritage of the convent, which keeps other important holy objects as well, including the mosaic icon of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Chalice.” All these works were made by the nuns' own hands, which makes them especially dear to believers.