Agapia Monastery
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The Agapia Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Agapia) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located 9 km west of Târgu Neamț, in the commune of Agapia, Neamț County. It was built between 1641 and 1643 by Romanian hetman Gavriil Coci, brother of Vasile Lupu. The church was painted by Nicolae Grigorescu between 1858 and 1861.[1][2] It is one of the largest nunneries in Romania, having 300–400 nuns and ranking second place in population after Văratec Monastery.
Year consecrated1646
| Agapia Monastery | |
|---|---|
Mănăstirea Agapia | |
Sf. Voievozi Church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Eastern Orthodox |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Nunnery |
| Patron | Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel |
| Year consecrated | 1646 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Agapia, Neamț County, Romania |
 Interactive map of Agapia Monastery | |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Enache Ctisi |
| Style | Neoclassic |
| Founder | Gavriil Coci |
| Groundbreaking | 1641 |
| Completed | 1643 |
| Materials | Stone, granite (bell tower) Stone, brick (Sf. Voievozi Church) |
