Andronik Monastery (Andronikov Monastyr), Moscow
Andronik Monastery, above, is in much better condition than its neighbor Novospassky Monastery (photo courtesy of About Russia).
The Andronik Monastery (Russian: Spaso-Andronikov Monastyr) was founded in 1360 by Metropolitan Alexei and named in honor of its first abbot, St. Andronik.
The monastery's most famous former resident is the great 14th century monk and icon painter, Andrei Rublev. Rublev is believed to be buried in the monastery's crypt and a new museum honoring his work adjoins the building.
The monastery grounds boast Moscow's oldest stone structure, the Spassky Sobor (Cathedral of the Savior), built in 1420-27. The original interiors were sadly lost in a fire in 1812, but fragments of their frescoes have been restored.
After the Revolution the monastery was turned into a prison camp and later a hostel for housing the workers of the nearby Hammer and Sickle factory. Scheduled for demolition during the 1950s, a renewed interest in religion and the Orthodox faith saved the monastery. In 1960 it formally reopened as the Andrei Rublev Museum of Early Russian Art, in honor of the 600th anniversary of his birth.
Andronik Monastery is located in the southern outskirts of Moscow, just one Metro stop from Novospassky Monastery.
Visitor Information for Andronik Monastery
| Address: | 10 Andronevskaya Pl., Moscow, Russia |
| Phone: | 095/911-4502 |
| Metro: | Ploshchad Ilyicha. |
| Hours: | Daily 8-8. |
| Cost: | Free. |
More Information on Andronik Monastery
- Andronikov Monastery - Moscow-Taxi.com
- Andronikov Monastyr - Fodor's Online Travel Guide
- Spaso-Andronikov Monastery -
