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Founding of Pechenga Monastery

When
1533
Where
Pechenga River mouth
Episodes
1

Pechenga Monastery was founded in 1533 at the mouth of the Pechenga River. The source notes it is and has been for many centuries the northernmost monastery in the world.

Episodes

  1. 1533 · Pechenga River mouthFounding at Pechenga River

    The monastery was founded in 1533 at the Pechenga River's mouth.

Background and detail

Founding. The monastery was established in 1533 at the influx of the Pechenga River into the Barents Sea. This location is situated 135 km west of modern Murmansk.

Historical Status. Pechenga Monastery is and has been for many centuries the northernmost monastery in the world. This geographical distinction is noted in the source material.

Sources

  1. Pechenga Monastery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-05

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