The first mention of the monastery dates back to 1505, but rumors say that the monastery appeared on this site much earlier. During the invasion of Polish-Lithuanian troops in the Time of Troubles, the monastery was burned down. Its restoration began only in the 18th century. In 1753, the abbot of the monastery officially requested permission to build the temple. The temple was built quickly, but never stopped improving. In 1758, the floor was replaced. A little later, the domes covered.
gold leaf. In 1878, internal works were carried out: the frescoes were updated, the walls were decorated with marble.
After the revolution, the temple was closed. The temple came to an abandoned state. Recovery began only in the 90s. In 1999, in both the upper and lower temples, services were held on a permanent basis. Currently, the Church of Nicholas the Wonderworker is the cathedral church of the monastery.
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