Holy Jerusalem Monastery. Resurrection New Jerusalem Stauropegial Monastery in Istra

History of the monastery.

Patriarch Nikon (1605-1681) came up with the idea of creating a resemblance of Palestine shrines on the land near Moscow, he also tried to bring it to life. On his instructions, the learned hieromonk of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery Arseniy Sukhanov went to the Holy Land, who, upon returning from the trip, delivered to the Patriarch drawings, plans and an exact model of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Jerusalem, as well as drawings of the Bethlehem Church. Under the personal supervision of Patriarch Nikon (he lived in a skete, the building of which has survived to this day), work began to bring his grandiose plan to life. 60 km from Moscow, before the eyes of astonished contemporaries, the "New Jerusalem" appeared - an architectural and landscape icon that combined the images of many Palestinian shrines.

In the center of the ensemble is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, which is a fairly accurate likeness famous temple in Jerusalem. Nearby is the Church of the Nativity of Christ - a reminder of Bethlehem, the birthplace of the Savior. To the north of the monastery is the village of Skudelnichye (Mikulino), to the northwest are Mount Tabor and Hermon. At the walls of the monastery there is a birch grove, called Garden of Gethsemane. Patriarch Nikon renamed the Istra River into the Jordan, and a small stream flowing at the foot of the monastery hill - into the Kedron stream. Nikon did not have time to see his plan completed. He was condemned by the Moscow Cathedral in 1666 and exiled to the North, to the distant Ferapontov Monastery. The construction of the New Jerusalem was suspended for a long time. Resumed work in 1679 Tsar Feodor Alekseevich. He also returned Nikon from exile, but on the way to Moscow, the Patriarch died. His body was taken to New Jerusalem and buried in the John the Baptist chapel of the Resurrection Cathedral. The construction of the monastery was completed only under the Empress Elisaveta Petrovna. At the same time, the buildings of the monastery were treated in the Baroque style. XVIII-XIX centuries outstanding architects worked on the creation of the ensemble: Rastrelli, Blank, Kazakov, Voronikhin, Vit6erg.

In 1919, the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery was closed, the monastic community was abolished. In 1920, on the basis of the monastery, the Artistic-Historical Museum was created, the collection of which was put up by the expropriated and nationalized values of the sacristy of the monastery. Great damage to the architectural ensemble was inflicted during the Great Patriotic War. On December 10, 1941, the retreating German troops blew up the Resurrection Cathedral and its bell tower, the Damascus and Elizabethan towers, the holy gates of the monastery, and burned other buildings. In the post-war years, the work of domestic restorers managed to restore the complex of buildings as a whole.

In 1994, the Resurrection New Jerusalem Stauropegial Monastery was renewed again. In 1995, the Resurrection Cathedral with the earthen church of Saints Constantine and Helena, the Church of the Nativity of Christ, the skete of Patriarch Nikon, and the eastern fraternal building were returned to the Church. The church of Saints Constantine and Helena was renovated in the monastery, the chapel of the Archangel Michael of God and All the Incorporeal Powers, the Beheading of the Head of the Baptist John the Baptist, which were consecrated with a small rank, were restored.

The rite of great consecration His Holiness Patriarch Alexy of Moscow of All Russia consecrated the restored cathedral church of the Nativity of Christ in 1997 and the chapel of the Assumption Holy Mother of God in 1999 Kuvukliya was opened with the chapel of the Angel, as in Jerusalem. It contains exact copies of the Anointing Stone and the Holy Sepulcher.

Shrines of the monastery

The tomb of Patriarch Nikon is located in the current aisle of John the Baptist. And in our time there are cases of healing from the tomb of the saint according to the faith of his admirers.

The patriarch set an example of piety all his life. It is enough to visit the skete of Patriarch Nikon, look at the stone bed that served him as a bed, hold his chains (weighing about 6 kg) in his hands to understand how strict he was with himself.

In the same aisle there is a miraculous copy of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God. Sometime before the revolution, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands" was kept in the Resurrection Monastery. The relics of the holy martyr Tatiana are located in the current Assumption chapel.

Holy Springs

To the south of the chapel of the holy martyr Cyriacus is the place of the Finding of the Life-Giving Cross with a storehouse called the Life-Giving Spring.

Initially, the vault of the chapel was deaf. The oval hole above the well dates back to the 18th century, when at the top: a “tent” was built in the form of a high four-sided lantern light lantern. Now a wooden Cross has been restored here to the extent of the Cross of the Lord.

The life-giving spring was consecrated after the resumption of the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery on January 5/18, 1994, on the Eve of Theophany.

Well of the Samaritan Woman

There is another source on the northern slope of the monastery hill. It is called the well of the Samaritan woman, recalling the Gospel event - the conversation of Jesus Christ at the well with a woman from Samaria, to whom the Lord said: “Everyone who drinks this water will thirst again, otherwise he will drink the water that I will give him, he will not thirst forever ; but the water that I will give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into eternal life” (John 4:13-14).

Above this source there also existed a monastery chapel, demolished during the years of militant atheism.

Drawing water from the well of the Samaritan woman, the pilgrims sing hymns from the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete.

Siloam spring

From the Jordan we will go to the Siloam spring, located at the foot of the monastery hill on the northwestern side. The name of the source calls to mind
developments sacred history associated with the famous Siloam font near Jerusalem. According to legend, in the 5th century BC. E. King Manasiah ordered that the holy prophet Isaiah be subjected to terrible torments in the royal gardens of Siloam. The body of the prophet was cut with a saw, he suffered from pain and thirst. And then, to give the martyr a drink, a spring spouted from under the rock.

The spring got its name because many sick people, having bathed in it, were healed of their ailments, just like those who plunged into the Siloam reservoir, in which the Siloam bath was located. Above the Siloam spring in New Jerusalem there was a wooden chapel called the Siloam font. It was built in 1845. Every year on the feast of Mid-Pentecost, a procession was made from the Resurrection Monastery to the Siloam font to bless the water. Inside the chapel there was a stone well, along the walls - icons, in front of which there were candlesticks. Along the edge of the well hung metal ladles with long handles bent at the end. Water for the pilgrims was scooped up and poured by a monk who carried out obedience in the chapel.

The Siloam chapel was demolished in the 1930s. However, it was not possible to destroy the source, although until the 1990s. By order of the local authorities, from time to time a dump truck loaded to the top drove up to the spring and poured earth or sand into the water.

The first consecration of the Siloam spring after the resumption of the Resurrection Monastery was performed on Epiphany Christmas Eve, January 5/18, 1994. Since then, the blessing of the water in the spring has been performed annually on the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord.

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Resurrection New Jerusalem Stauropegial Monastery

In the center of the ensemble is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, which is a fairly accurate likeness of the famous temple in Jerusalem. Nearby is the Church of the Nativity of Christ - a reminder of Bethlehem, the birthplace of the Savior. To the north of the monastery is the village of Skudelnichye (Mikulino), to the northwest are Mount Tabor and Hermon. Near the walls of the monastery there is a birch grove called the Garden of Gethsemane. Patriarch Nikon renamed the Istra River into the Jordan, and a small stream flowing at the foot of the monastery hill - into the Kedron stream. Nikon did not have time to see his plan completed. He was condemned by the Moscow Cathedral in 1666 and exiled to the North, to the distant Ferapontov Monastery. The construction of the New Jerusalem was suspended for a long time. Resumed work in 1679 Tsar Feodor Alekseevich. He also returned Nikon from exile, but on the way to Moscow, the Patriarch died. His body was taken to New Jerusalem and buried in the John the Baptist chapel of the Resurrection Cathedral. The construction of the monastery was completed only under the Empress Elisaveta Petrovna. At the same time, the buildings of the monastery were treated in the Baroque style. XVIII-XIX centuries outstanding architects worked on the creation of the ensemble: Rastrelli, Blank, Kazakov, Voronikhin, Vit6erg.

The necropolis of the New Jerusalem Monastery is located inside the cathedral (burials of the 17th century) and on its own territory - on both sides of the Church of Constantine and Helena

In 1919, the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery was closed, the monastic community was abolished. In 1920, on the basis of the monastery, the Artistic and Historical Museum was created, the collection of which was put up by the expropriated and nationalized values of the sacristy of the monastery. Great damage was done to the architectural ensemble during the Great Patriotic War. On December 10, 1941, the retreating German troops blew up the Resurrection Cathedral and its bell tower, the Damascus and Elizabethan towers, the holy gates of the monastery, and burned other buildings. In the post-war years, the work of domestic restorers managed to restore the complex of buildings as a whole.

In 1994, the Resurrection New Jerusalem Stauropegial Monastery was again restored. In 1995, the Resurrection Cathedral with the earthen church of Saints Constantine and Helena, the Church of the Nativity of Christ, the skete of Patriarch Nikon, and the eastern fraternal building were returned to the Church. The church of Saints Constantine and Helena was renovated in the monastery, the chapel of the Archangel Michael of God and All the Incorporeal Powers, the Beheading of the Head of the Baptist John the Baptist, which were consecrated with a small rank, were restored.

Bell tower of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ

The rite of great consecration by His Holiness Patriarch Alexy of Moscow of All Russia consecrated the restored cathedral church of the Nativity of Christ in 1997 and the chapel of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1999. Kuvuklia with the chapel of the Angel was opened, as in Jerusalem. It contains exact copies of the Anointing Stone and the Holy Sepulcher.

Earthen Church of Saints Constantine and Helena. It is located at a depth of 6 meters below ground level. We arrived at the monastery and were given 1.5 hours of time to look around in the temple, order a commemoration of relatives living and dead, pray, put candles. And I (who had never been here) miraculously came right here, to the temple of my patroness, the Holy Empress Helena Equal to the Apostles, and her son Constantine.

Edicule with an angel's chapel. Here are exact copies of the Anointing Stone and the Holy Sepulcher.

Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Angels". It can only be seen here in the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It depicts the Mother of God, which personifies the church, and under it is the New Jerusalem Monastery.

I can't help but dwell on the architectural decoration of the temple. It's incredibly beautiful!

These are tiles from the 17th century.

On the tiled columns you can see an ear at the top, below a bunch of grapes. All this has a religious connotation and was created specifically for the Church of the Resurrection of Christ.

Window decorations are also tiles and sculptures of cherubs.

Enjoyed the tour very much interesting story about the history of the monastery, about its founder, Patriarch Nikon. We looked at the Shrines available in the temple (I did not photograph them). I think I will definitely come here later.

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It has a rich history, which is closely interconnected with the memory of its founding father, Patriarch Nikon. His Holiness loved this monastery very much and lived here for about eight years after he was removed from Moscow. The monk directed all his efforts to realize his own plan: a monastery was to be created in the Moscow region, which would become an exact copy of the famous Church of the Resurrection of the Lord, located in Jerusalem. In the cathedral, the sacred similarities of the cave of the tomb of Golgotha, the burial place and the Resurrection of Christ, were completely reproduced. The patriarch wanted the Orthodox people to contemplate the monastery as a place of holy passions.

Territory Features

According to the plan of the architects, the topography, topography, buildings of the monastery itself and the surrounding territory, which stretches for several tens of kilometers, were supposed to recreate the image of the Holy Land and the main Christian shrines of Palestine. In the center of the enclosed space, a monastery was founded - a city-temple. The towers of the monastery acquired symbolic names - Gethsemane, Entrance Jerusalem. A fast and meandering river flows through Russian Palestine. It complements and decorates the area surrounding the New Jerusalem Monastery. Istra is not the only water body on the territory. The Kedron-bearing stream also flows around the monastery hill.

The construction of the New Jerusalem Monastery began in 1656, when Nikon was still on friendly terms with Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. With his allowance, construction progressed rapidly, but was suspended for fourteen years after the exile of the patriarch. By the diligence of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich, the good deed was resumed. In his kingdom, the wish of the most holy came true - to return to his beloved abode. From the king he received permission to return to New Jerusalem, but he died on the way from exile and was buried.

After Nikon's death, construction continued, and in 1685 the cathedral was consecrated. The sacrament was performed by Patriarch Joachim. A year later, the sovereign patrons of the Resurrection Cathedral decided to grant the temple an “eternally approved charter” for all lands and estates.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the New Jerusalem Monastery was one of the most popular pilgrimage centers in the country. When a railroad track was laid nearby, the number of parishioners increased even more. In 1913, about 35 thousand people visited the monastery. With the funds allocated by the monastery, a hospice for poor pilgrims and a hotel was built. Rich contributions to the sacristy were made even by members of the royal family.

Historical research

In the 19th century, a scientific study of the stages of development of the monastery began. The largest historian of the temple was Archimandrite Leonid, who created a truly fundamental work "Historical Description of the Resurrection Monastery." The manuscript was published in 1874 and contained not only a historical outline, but also publications of many documents of scientific value, which are now completely lost. In addition, the archimandrite founded a museum in which personal items of Patriarch Nikon, icons, books, paintings, fabrics from the collection of the monastery were exhibited. To this day, the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery is famous for its museum.

Closing of the monastery in the revolution

In a troubled time for Russia, by decision of the local county congress of councils, the New Jerusalem Monastery was closed. The property of the monastery, according to the order, was arrested and nationalized. To this day, a memorial plaque is exhibited in the funds of the existing historical museum "New Jerusalem". It is engraved with an inscription that the Great Russian Revolution eliminated the "cult" Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery and handed it over to the people. The cathedral ceased to serve. A little later, the most valuable items were removed from the sacristy and moved to the Armory.

Monastic Affairs and the Great Patriotic War

In 1941, the monastery was in the midst of fierce battles for Moscow. Most of the buildings and buildings of the monastery were very badly damaged, some of them were completely destroyed. Information about this figured even at the Nuremberg trials. After the war, closer to the 50s, the monastery's architectural complex was raised from the ruins. Restoration work was then carried out interior decoration cathedral. By the grace of the Lord, the New Jerusalem Monastery came to life, Istra to this day flows through its territory, emphasizing the peace and splendor of the area.

Cathedral and modern history

In 1994, the Russian Orthodox Church announced the resumption of the activities of Russian Palestine. The New Jerusalem Monastery, the restoration of which had not yet begun, received a new head. The second appointed the abbot of the monastery - Archimandrite Nikita.

Since mid-2008, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church approved the head of the dean hegumen Theophylact. In the same year, the patriarch himself visited the monastery, accompanied by the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev. They familiarized themselves with the buildings and agreed that much remains to be done to revive the former splendor of Russian Palestine. It was then that the charitable foundation of the monastery was created.

In 2009, the President signed a decree, thanks to which measures were taken to recreate the historical appearance of the territory. Subsidies are allocated from the federal budget for the restoration of the monastery. According to the plan of the architects, the entire area should take on its historical features, which the New Jerusalem Monastery is so famous for. When the restoration is completed, the doors of the monastery will open wide for all pilgrims and parishioners.

Monastery Museum

The art and historical-architectural museum of the monastery was founded in 1920. Today it is one of the largest and oldest state museums located in the Moscow region. During the period of its existence, it has experienced many upheavals and transformations. In 1941, the building was almost destroyed by the Nazi invaders. Despite such severe damage, the memorial site was revived and is actively developing to this day.

The modern museum has become a repository of more than 180 thousand exhibits, where unique collections of foreign and domestic paintings, weapons, porcelain, rare printed and handwritten publications deserve close attention. You can get acquainted with collections of works of arts and crafts, graphics and paintings of the twentieth century. In the park area right under the open sky there is a department of wooden architecture. Any tourist or pilgrim can see the historical monuments of the 19th century: a mill, a chapel, peasant huts.

Today the museum is housed in modern building, which was erected specially near the monastery. Thanks to this decision, visiting the New Jerusalem Monastery, the photo of which is presented below, has become more convenient.

Excursion programs

First of all, the exclusive program, which is designed for the winter season, deserves attention. As part of this tour, an inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Resurrection Monastery is carried out. Sightseeing includes visiting the central part of the cathedral, the underground church of Saints Helena and Constantine, side chapels and much more. The program also includes horseback riding and tea drinking with monastery pies. The visit is available for all age groups.

Excursion "Patriarch Nikon"

Museum worker during the tour tells about the fate of the founder of the monastery. Its role in Russian history of the 17th century is widely covered. Walking through memorable places is carried out for adults and children. For the most symbolic fee, you can see the New Jerusalem Monastery, the Cathedral and the surrounding area.

The excursion about Orthodox churches and church art in general deserves special attention. Here you can find out useful information about the intricacies of the structure of Russian monasteries, church sacraments, objects and attributes of church art that are used during worship. Museum visitors can make a real journey into the world of Russian icons, learning in detail about the saints revered in Orthodoxy, about the famous image of the Savior Not Made by Hands, about the formation of icon painting and the attitude towards icons in the old days.

Restoration work

To date, all measures have been taken to revive the monastery as one of the most important spiritual centers in Russia. Thanks to extensive restoration work, the Museum of the Resurrection Monastery will become the main exhibition area of the Moscow region. All the necessary conditions for the restoration and storage of the historical collections of the New Jerusalem Art Museum will be recreated here.

The museum will begin to function fully at the end of 2015. Its new building is almost three times the size of the old one. In addition to the exposition and exhibition area, the restoration project provides for the creation of modern depositories, museum shops and cafes, and many cultural and educational zones. Despite the repair work, every parishioner or tourist can visit the New Jerusalem Monastery. Tours are held regularly.

Now a publication is being prepared for publication, which will cover all stages of the rescue and implementation of the restoration work of the architectural ensemble of the New Jerusalem Monastery. It will publish many memoirs of contemporaries, documents and photographs.

All reconstruction work that the New Jerusalem Monastery is going through is planned to be completed by the end of next year, the museum will be restored a little earlier. The abode will be completely restored.

Resurrection Cathedral

To date, it is the only monument of Russian art in which tiles were used for interior decoration. The parapets of the galleries, ceramic friezes, inscriptions fully correspond to the division of the space of the temple. doorways make out ceramic portals. In seven aisles, unique iconostases, also made of tiles, have been preserved. Particularly impressive are the three-tiered iconostases, whose height reaches eight meters. Resurrection Monastery is striking in its beauty.

How to get to the monastery

From Moscow, an electric train departs to the station "Istra" or "Novoirusalimskaya". Then you should transfer to a bus or fixed-route taxi and get to the stop "Monastyr". In addition, at the Tushino metro station there is a stop from where a regular bus to Istra departs. It is better to buy tickets in advance so as not to stand in tedious queues.

If a car trip is meant, you should go to the Volokolamsk highway. It is necessary to move past Nakhabino, Krasnogorsk, Snegirey, Dedovsk, through the city of Istra, the highway just looks like a monastery. On the territory there are special places where you can leave your own vehicle.

The history of the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery is closely connected with the memory of its founder, Patriarch Nikon. This monastery was the favorite of the three monasteries he founded: Iberian, Cross and Resurrection. Here he lived for more than eight years after his removal from Moscow and used all his strength to realize his plan - to create in the Moscow region an exact likeness of the famous Jerusalem Church of the Resurrection of the Lord, in order to enable the Russian people to contemplate the places of the saving passions and the Resurrection of Christ without being subjected to an expensive and unsafe journey to the Middle East.

The construction, begun by the Patriarch in the year, even during his friendship with Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, and continued with his allowance even during the period of cooling of this friendship from to years, was suspended for almost 14 years with the exile of the Patriarch at the end of the year, but was resumed by the zeal of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich and thanks to the efforts of his aunt Tsarevna Tatyana Mikhailovna in the year. In his reign, the desire of the Patriarch to return alive or dead to his beloved monastery was also fulfilled, he received permission to return to New Jerusalem, but died on the way from exile and was buried in the chapel of the Beheading of John the Baptist of the Resurrection Cathedral on August 26 of the year. Unfortunately, in the 1930s, the Soviet authorities opened the coffin of Patriarch Nikon, and the whereabouts of his remains are still unknown.

After the death of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich, during which the entire building of the Resurrection Cathedral was brought to vaults, construction continued under Tsars John and Peter Alekseevich, and on January 18, the cathedral was consecrated by Patriarch Joachim. In the same year, the Sovereign Wardens of the Resurrection Cathedral granted the Resurrection Monastery a grant, the so-called “eternally approved charter” for all its then estates and lands.

The heirs of the kings who built the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ continued to be especially merciful towards the New Jerusalem Monastery. In the reign of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, after the fall in the year of the tented completion of the rotunda, under which the chapel of the Holy Sepulcher was located, and the fire of the year, which was tending to the final destruction of the cathedral in - years, it was renewed at her will and decorated inside with stucco molding according to the project and drawings of the architect Count Rastrelli, under the direct supervision of the abbot of the monastery, Archimandrite Ambrose (Zertis-Kamensky). Empress Catherine II continued to improve the Resurrection Monastery and also donated funds for the restoration of monastery buildings after fires and years.

Subsequent Sovereigns arranged altars in the Resurrection Cathedral in memory of the birth of the heir, Emperors Paul and Nicholas arranged two chapels in the name of St.

In the 19th and at the beginning of the century, the monastery was one of the most popular centers of pilgrimage, the number of its visitors especially increased after the Nikolaevskaya and then the Riga railways. About 35,000 people visited the monastery in a year; a hospice for poor pilgrims and hotels were built at the expense of the monastery. The constant attention of the imperial family to the monastery at this time is evidenced by rich contributions to the sacristy.

The beginning of the scientific study of the history of New Jerusalem dates back to the 19th century, the largest historian of the monastery was Archimandrite Leonid (Kavelin), a researcher of the monuments of the Christian East, manuscripts of New Jerusalem, Kaluga antiquities and inscriptions of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. His fundamental work “Historical Description of the Resurrection, New Jerusalem of the Named Monastery”, published in the year contains not only a historical essay, but also the publication of many now lost valuable documents of the 17th century. Archimandrite Leonid founded the monastery museum, which exhibited personal belongings of Patriarch Nikon, paintings, icons, books, fabrics from the collection of the monastery.

In the same year, Archimandrite Amphilochius (Sergievsky-Kazantsev) publishes the Description of the Library of the Resurrection Monastery, which describes 242 manuscripts of the 11th-18th centuries and 135 printed books of the 16th-17th centuries. The library of the Resurrection Monastery kept the Resurrection and Nikon Chronicles, "Izbornik Svyatoslav of 1073" - the second oldest dated Russian manuscript. In the same year, handwritten books from the monastery library were transferred to the Synodal Library, where they made up a special Resurrection collection, in the same year the Resurrection collection was transferred to the Historical Museum, where it is kept to this day.

In July of the year, by decision of the Zvenigorod district congress of councils, the Resurrection Monastery was closed and its property was nationalized. In the funds of the existing Historical, Architectural and Art Museum "New Jerusalem" there is a museum plaque with the following text: "The Great Russian Revolution handed over the New Jerusalem Monastery and Cathedral to the people. From now on, having ceased to serve the affairs of the cult, it is an artistic and historical monument of antiquity of All-Russian significance. In the 1920s, the most valuable items from the sacristy of the Resurrection Cathedral were transferred to the Armory.

In December, New Jerusalem found itself in the zone of fierce battles for Moscow, the buildings of the monastery were badly damaged, some were completely destroyed, information about the destruction in New Jerusalem appeared in the Nuremberg trials. Starting from the 1950s, active restoration work was carried out in the monastery, as a result of which the architectural complex of the monastery was raised from the ruins, work began on the restoration of the interior decoration of the Resurrection Cathedral.

On July 18, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church listened to the message of Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia about the resumption of the activities of the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery and the appointment of a vicar of the monastery. The following decision was made: “With gratitude to the Lord, accept the news of the revival of the New Jerusalem Monastery under the canonical administration of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. To approve Archimandrite Nikita (Latushko) as the abbot of the Stavropegic Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery.

On July 23, Patriarch Alexy II and Russian President D.A. visited New Jerusalem. Medvedev. They inspected the buildings of the monastery, and, having made sure how much remains to be done to restore the former splendor of the monastery, they decided to create Charitable Foundation on the restoration of the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery and agreed to become co-chairs of its Board of Trustees.