Optina Pustyn

History

The Optina Pustyn is an Eastern Orthodox monastery for men near Kozelsk in Russia. In the 19th century, the Optina was the most important spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church and served as the model for several other monasteries, including the nearby Shamordino Convent. It was particularly renowned as the centre of Russian Orthodox eldership (staretsdom).

Text from the Wikipedia article “Optina Monastery”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About Sergei Nilus

Sergei Aleksandrovich Nilus was a Russian religious writer and self-described mystic.

From the Wikipedia article “Sergei Nilus”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.