Construction began during the reign of Alexander Ypsilanti (1774–1782) and was completed by the tyrant Nicholas Mavrogenes (1786–1790) during the Phanariote age also called the Greek origin government of Wallachia.
It was built in neoclassical style, and was considered very large for that time: 43 meters long and 18 high, with walls 1 and 2 meters thick.
The structure was completed under the rule of Mavrogenes between April 1786 and September 1790.

The church was meant to be one of the most important places of worship for Romania, but that never happened.
The monastery was abandoned during the plague in the reign of Alexander Ypsilanti.

Other sources say that work on the monastery began in 1792, but was abandoned during the time of plague, when the prince was Mihai Suțu.

The tower collapsed in the earthquake of 1977.

The monastery is featured in the video for Ava Inferi's "Majesty".
Construction began during the reign of Alexander Ypsilanti (1774–1782) and was completed by the tyrant Nicholas Mavrogenes (1786–1790) during the Phanariote age also called the Greek origin government of Wallachia. It was built in neoclassical style, and was considered very large for that time: 43 meters long and 18 high, with walls 1 and 2 meters thick. The structure was completed under the rule of Mavrogenes between April 1786 and September 1790.
The church was meant to be one of the most important places of worship for Romania, but that never happened. The monastery was abandoned during the plague in the reign of Alexander Ypsilanti.
Other sources say that work on the monastery began in 1792, but was abandoned during the time of plague, when the prince was Mihai Suțu.
The tower collapsed in the earthquake of 1977.
The monastery is featured in the video for Ava Inferi's "Majesty".
Chiajna Monastery