Diveyevo Convent

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Diveyevo Convent, also known as the Seraphim-Diveyevo Monastery, is a prominent Orthodox nunnery located in the village of Diveyevo in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. Founded in the 18th century by a local nun named Alexandra, the convent gained significant spiritual importance through its association with St. Seraphim of Sarov, one of the most venerated Russian saints. The convent is renowned for its strict adherence to Orthodox Christian traditions and its beautiful architecture, including several churches, a bell tower, and a sacred canal known as the "Holy Trench," which is considered a place of divine protection. The convent also attracts numerous pilgrims who come to venerate the relics of St.