At its base was affected by the fact that Vladivostok has got a new administrative and international level — over construction of the Siberian railway. 17 and in the old style on 4 June 1898 the Emperor Nicholas II, decided to establish the Vladivostok diocese. The first ruling Bishop became Bishop Eusebius Nikolsky. He thoroughly undertook the construction of the diocese after ten years on its territory there were about 150 churches. During the civil war, a significant part of the clergy emigrated together with the remnants of the White army from Vladivostok in Manchuria. The number of Orthodox churches decreased dramatically in Primorye actively operating Renovationists. In 1945 was established Khabarovsk and Vladivostok eparchy. In 1988 the group includes parishes of Primorsky Krai. In January 1991 Vladivostok eparchy of experienced the second birth. By definition of the sacred Synod, it was separated from the Khabarovsk diocese and regained its independence. Diocese returned the building of the diocesan administration. In addition, she once again returned to a series of locked in 20 — 30s years of the churches. A year later, the eparchy was headed by Bishop Benjamin. At present the territory of the diocese unites the parishes and monasteries of Primorye. There are 110 temples, 2 male and three female monastery.
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