Das Danilow-Kloster in Moskau ist der Amtssitz des Patriarchen der Russisch-orthodoxen Kirche.
Das Kloster stammt vom Ende des 13. Jahrhunderts. Es hatte nicht nur eine geistliche Funktion, sondern hatte auch militärische Zwecke im Rahmen der Stadtbefestigung von Moskau. Nach der Oktoberrevolution wurde in dem Kloster eine Regenschirm-Fabrik und ein Gefängnis untergebracht. Das Ensemble wurde 1988 wieder dem Patriarchen zurückgeben.
Danilov (St. Daniel) Monastery
Danilov (St. Daniel) Monastery is the official residence of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. Prince Daniil of Moscow, the youngest son of Alexander Nevsky, founded it at the 13th century. Daniil is the only one of the Moscow princes to have been canonized by the Russian Church. The present constructions of the monastery date back to the 17th century. The most interesting sights in the monastery are the St. Daniel Church, Cathedral of the Holy Fathers of Seven Ecumenical Councils and the Trinity Cathedral. After the October Revolution of 1917 the monastery was closed and turned into a prison for children from the families repressed by Stalin regime. In 1985 the monastery was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Danilov Monastery is the official residence of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Aleksiy Today there are 5 churches and 2 chapels where the religious ceremonies are regularly held.
accessibility: "Tulskaya" Metro station
address: Danilovsky Val, 22
