Filareta
Filareta is the igumenija (head nun) of the Pühtitsa Jumalaema Uinumise klooster (Pühtitsa Monastery), a prominent Eastern Orthodox monastery in Estonia. She has been an advocate for the rights of the nuns at the monastery, emphasizing their commitment to a life of prayer and service to God. Recently, Filareta and her fellow nuns expressed their concerns about the future of the monastery and sought to deliver a prayer petition to the Estonian Parliament, highlighting their desire to live peacefully and maintain their spiritual vows.
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Recent news mentions
Filareta stated that the monastery does not have any connection to Kremlin propaganda and emphasized their desire to live in peace.
BRITI MEEDIA ⟩ Vene nunnad levitavad Eestis Kremli propagandat
Estonia· 2025-06-22Filareta is the igumenja of Kuremäe Monastery and discusses the topic of the connection with the mother church.
Moskva patriarhaadi ebaseaduslikkusest Eestis. Varro, sina loe ka läbi!Estonia· 2025-04-11
Filareta, the igumenja of Kuremäe Monastery, has sent a letter to the President of the Republic, Alar Karis, requesting not to confirm amendments to the law concerning churches and congregations.
ERKKI BAHOVSKI ⟩ Andkem keisrile, mis keisri kohus, ja jumalale, mis jumalakohus?Estonia· 2025-04-11
Filareta expressed the concerns of the nuns regarding the future of the Pühtitsa Monastery.
FOTOD ⟩ Kuremäe kloostri nunnad käisid riigikogus palvekirja üle andmasEstonia· 2025-02-17
