HistoryThe Svyato-Danilov monastery, one of the oldest in Russia, is one of the most striking samples of marvelous Russian architecture. Its simple beauty, amazing proportion and harmony of its ensemble make the monastery an image of higher simplicity and purity of the Russian orthodox religion.
One of the key missions of the Russian Orthodox Church is unification of all social forces in order to oppose to evil in the world and to enhance spiritual and cultural revival. In 1991, a hotel complex in the protected zone of the monastery was constructed to welcome guests from all over the world. The up-to-date hotel with comfortable rooms, conference hall, meeting halls, restaurant and banquet rooms enable the monastery to conduct Councils of the Russian Orthodox Church and conferences, welcome guests and delegations with traditional Russian hospitality. Presently, the Danilovskaya Hotel has become of the major centers of religious and cultural life of Moscow. The Church of Seven Fathers of Seven Ecumenical Councils treasures the shrine with the relics of saint prince Daniel. The monastery complex also encompasses the following: the Church of Simeon Stylite over the gates; the Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov located in the refectory basement, and Protection of The Holy Mary Temple. Outside the Svyato-Danilov monastery, in the guarded area, is the Church of Resurrection of the Lord Speaker. |
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