Mănăstirea Sfinții Voievozi Mihail și Gavril is a monastery and church in southern Slobozia, Ialomița County, rather than in Amara. Its history and prominent bell tower make it a distinct cultural and religious visit to plan from Amara, but you should confirm access and services before setting out.
- Location: Aleea Mănăstirii nr. 1, beside national road DN 2A in southern Slobozia.
- Dedication: Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel, also called Sfinții Voievozi.
- Visitor details: Confirm opening hours, admission fees and service times with the monastery before travelling.
The monastery and its setting
Mănăstirea Sfinții Voievozi stands beside DN 2A in southern Slobozia, with the Ialomița River across the road and an earth embankment. The church’s bell tower is a prominent landmark visible to travellers approaching the city.
It is the oldest existing monastery in the Diocese of Slobozia and Călărași and in the Bărăgan Plain. Its story includes several changes in status: it became a parish church in 1864, then the Episcopal Cathedral when the diocese was established in 1994.
It was re-established as a monastery for nuns in 1998 and became a monastery for monks on 27 August 2009.
The church is dedicated to Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel. Its iconostasis is made of wood and stucco, with the Archangels shown in its upper corners and icons of twelve prophets along its sides. The monastery also has a second dedication, Izvorul Tămăduirii, granted in 2009; its first celebration was held in 2010.
How do you get from Amara to the monastery?
The monastery is in Slobozia, so plan for a journey from Amara rather than a walk within Amara. If you are starting from Hotel Heaven, a two-star hotel in Amara, confirm the exact route and transport options before travelling.
A travel reference places the monastery a little over 1 km from Slobozia centre and estimates a 15–20 minute walk from the centre. Treat that as an approximate reference, not an official route or guaranteed travel time. The address is Aleea Mănăstirii nr. 1, beside DN 2A.
Slobozia has bus, minibus and train connections with Bucharest and nearby towns. You can also plan a broader visit with a day trip to Slobozia from Amara.
What should you know before visiting?
Confirm visitor access and service times directly with the monastery before you travel. Opening hours, admission fees, visitor-access restrictions and service times are not published, so do not assume the church is open at a particular time.
The monastery’s main feast is associated with Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel, and its dedication is Sfinții Voievozi Mihail și Gavril. For current practical arrangements, check the official site before you go and contact the monastery about access and services.
FAQs
Is Mănăstirea Sfinții Voievozi in Amara?
No. It is in southern Slobozia, Ialomița County, beside DN 2A. A separate site, Schitul Amara, is in Amara and is dedicated to Saint George.
Who are the monastery’s patron saints?
Its dedication is to Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel, known in Romanian as Sfinții Voievozi.
Can you visit at any time?
Opening hours and visitor-access arrangements must be confirmed with the monastery before travelling.
What else can you visit in Slobozia?
Monumentul Vânătorilor in Slobozia is another place to include when planning time in the city.