The Church of the icon of the Theotokos in the village of Khuzhir is a small Orthodox Church, which is one of the iconic sights of the island Olkhon.

Beautiful Khuzhir is the largest by population in the island village. Annually Khuzhir is visited by many tourists, which are fascinating amazing and unique landscapes of these places.

The construction of the Church began in 2000, Its construction lasted six years. It today Olkhon island is a place with a rapidly developing tourist business. However, at the time of construction of the temple here was not that good roads, electricity and communication, without which it is simply impossible to live. The first electrical cable to the island was carried out only in 2005 and at the bottom of the Olkhon Gate Strait.

To build such a business object" on this place seemed like a real frenzy. In 2006 took place the solemn opening of the Church. The initiator of construction of the temple was made by local resident N. Usova. She donated most of the money spent on the construction of the Church. The rest of the money was donated by local residents and sponsors.

A small branch of the Church, mainly the inhabitants of Olkhon. The brick building of the temple of the icon of Theotokos looks simple enough. The Church building is crowned with a blue dome. Very simple and the interior of the temple. The walls inside the monastery, painted scenes from the Bible. In the temple is always light and warm. Worship services are held in the Church every day.