Mercushino — Holy Source of the Holy Righteous Simeon of Verkhotursky

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The Holy Source of the Holy Righteous Simeon of Verkhotur (Merkushino) is an Orthodox place geographically connected with the location of “Merkushino”. In the village of Merkushino, a wooden chapel was first built over the tomb of St. Simeon, and since 1808 — a stone chapel. At the place of finding relics stands the temple of righteous Simeon, the spring can be found under the altar of the temple.

Conditions of access to natural objects change in season, so it is better to specify the route the day before.

How to Get There

Landmark is Merkushino. By car along the Serov tract to Verkhoturye, then about 50 kilometers to Merkushino. By train to Verkhoturye, from him by bus to the village of Merkushino (the bus rarely runs). Also here arranges pilgrimage trips Ekaterinburg diocese. For navigation, use the coordinates 58.760556, 61.592500.