Prince Vladimir Monastery in the village of Khoresti

The Prince Vladimir Monastery is located in the village of Horesti , 23 km from Chisinau , in a picturesque rural setting. The monastery is a modern Orthodox shrine in Moldova, combining spiritual service, cultural heritage, and economic activity in the surrounding area.

Foundation and history

The monastery officially began operating on July 29, 2007 , although the church with the altar in honor of Saint Prince Vladimir was consecrated earlier, in October 2000 , on the territory of one of the old buildings of the agricultural mechanization station .

The structure is a two-story building topped by a domed bell tower, giving the complex a majestic and traditional appearance. This architectural design allows the monastery to blend harmoniously into the rural landscape, while simultaneously attracting the attention of both believers and tourists.

Church and iconostasis

The monastery's main relic is the icon of St. Prince Vladimir , the monastery's patron saint. The icon was brought from Siberia by an unknown layman who, upon learning of the intention to consecrate a church in the name of St. Prince Vladimir, donated it to the monastery. Today, this icon occupies a place of honor in the iconostasis and serves as a spiritual center for monks and pilgrims.

The monastery also houses a chapel , which is used for daily prayers and small religious services. The main church is located on the shore of a lake , which not only beautifies the monastery grounds but also has the potential to become an additional source of income for the monastery through fish farming and landscaping for pilgrims.

Architecture and infrastructure

The monastery combines traditional elements of Orthodox architecture with the functional features of modern construction:

two-level main building;
bell tower with a dome;
chapel for daily prayers;
adjacent land plot with a lake;
outbuildings to support the life of the monastery.

This complex allows not only for the performance of religious services, but also for the support of monastic life through economic activities, ensuring the self-sufficiency of the monastery.

Spiritual life and the role of the monastery

The monastery is the center of spiritual life for the residents of the village of Khoresti and surrounding communities . The monks conduct services, provide spiritual guidance to local parishes and pilgrims, and engage in missionary and educational activities .

daily prayers and reading of akathists;
preparation of junior novices for monastic life;
spiritual conversations with believers;
organizing holidays and church services in honor of Saint Prince Vladimir.

Shrine and venerated relics

The monastery's main relic is the icon of St. Prince Vladimir , venerated by believers as the patron saint of the monastery and the entire parish community. It occupies a central place in the church's iconographic decoration , around which festive services and religious processions are organized.

In addition to the icon, the monastery also houses other church treasures used in religious services, making it an important spiritual center for the region.

Development prospects

The monastery is actively developing and plans to:

construction of additional cells and utility buildings;
improvement of the area around the lake for pilgrims;
development of the monastery economy, including fish farming and growing agricultural products;
expansion of spiritual and educational activities for young people and local residents.

Thanks to the combination of spiritual mission, architectural appearance and economic activity , the Prince Vladimir Monastery is gradually becoming one of the most significant Orthodox centers near Chisinau.