9. St. John's Convent



45, Karpovka Embankment




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Built in 1900-1902, the design of Nikolaj Nikonov.

The convent was founded in 1900 by Father John of Kronstadt, priest of the Kronstadt Cathedral, who was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1990.
It was closed in 1923. Returned to the Church in 1989-1991.

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Photos by Boris Kuznetsov.

Scanned and designed by Ivan Kanivets.

Last modification July, 02, 1997.