Moscow, March 5, 2024
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A fire broke out at a monastery in central Moscow late last month.
The blaze occurred at the Holy Conception Convent, originally built in the 14th century by St. Alexei, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, and his holy sisters Sts. Juliana and Eupraxia, reports TASS.
The monastery is just down the street from Christ the Savior Cathedral.
The fire occurred in the cell building, which is currently under reconstruction. It covered an area of 50 square meters. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames without any casualties.
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