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St. Nicholas Monastery. And rainbow in addition :-) Pyhän Nikolain Luostari Laatokanlinnassa.

Another 2-day weekend trip.

 

The Monastery Cathedral, built in 10th -11th century.

 

The other important Temple of the Monastery is the Temple of Saint John Chrysostom built as an ancient basilica. Church architect Aleksey Gornostayev (built in 19th century).

His work also: Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Valaam Monastery hermitages and much more.

 

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Pyhän Nikolain Luostari Laatokanlinnassa.

Luostarin katedraali on rakennettu 900-1000 luvuilla.

 

Johannes Krysostomoksen kirkko on rakennettu v. 1859. Kirkkoarkkitehti Aleksei Gornostajev.

Hänen työnsä myös: Uspenskin katedraali Helsingissä, Valamon luostari ja paljon muita...

 

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Many thanks to everyone for your visit, comments and faves! Much appreciated! 😊

 

Have a nice week!

 

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