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Pechersk Lavra is an Orthodox Christian monastery located in Kiev. It is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine.
built in 1731–1745, it is the main bell tower of the ancient Monastery of Caves, Pechersk Lavra, it was designed by the German architect Johann Gottfried Schädel.
The tower is decorated with many architectural columns: the second tier is decorated with 32 Dorian columns, the third tier is decorated with 16 Ionic columns, and the fourth with 8 Corinthian columns.
More HERE
Ukrainian painted eggs (pysanky), in the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, Kyiv (Kiev).
Eggs have been important religious symbols for millennia, especially in Eastern Europe, and the pysanka has been a part of Eastern Orthodox Christian symbolism for over a thousand years.
Taken with my Nikon D40, fitted with a Tamron 70-300mm F4/5.6 DI LD (Nikon AFS) lens and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Pechersk Lavra - Pechers'kyi district - Kyiv - Ukraine
Kiev Pechersk Lavra or Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kiev.
Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1051 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery complex is considered a separate national historic-cultural preserve (sanctuary), the national status to which was granted on 13 March 1996. The Lavra is not only located in another part of the city, but is part of a different national sanctuary than Saint Sophia Cathedral. While being a cultural attraction, the monastery is currently active. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine on 21 August 2007, based on voting by experts and the internet community.
Pechersk Lavra: Monastery of the Caves
Lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'. The Greek monk Anthony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion.
Monk Anthony and his follower Feodosy progressively dug out a series of catacombs, where they and other reclusive monks worshipped, studied and lived.
NOTA: it's not allowed to take photos inside Pecherska Lavra :(((
video HERE
Pechersk Lavra - Pechers'kyi district - Kyiv - Ukraine
Kiev Pechersk Lavra or Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kiev.
Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1051 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery complex is considered a separate national historic-cultural preserve (sanctuary), the national status to which was granted on 13 March 1996. The Lavra is not only located in another part of the city, but is part of a different national sanctuary than Saint Sophia Cathedral. While being a cultural attraction, the monastery is currently active. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine on 21 August 2007, based on voting by experts and the internet community.
A cupola of the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, bearing the images of various saints (or possibly apostles). In Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine.
Taken with my Nikon D40, fitted with a Tamron 70-300mm F4/5.6 DI LD (Nikon AFS) lens and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
The refectory church, in the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex. In Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine.
Founded in the 11th century, on the Pechersk hills, overlooking the Dnieper, the monastery includes an underground system of man-made caves. The refectory church is dedicated to St Anthony and Theodosius of Kiev, and was constructed in the 1890's in a style blending elements of Byzantine and neo-Russian architecture.
Taken with a Nikon D40 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G II lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Cathedral of the Dormition
A lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'. The Greek monk St. Antony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as 'Kyivan Rus' official religion.
NOTA: it's not allowed to take photos inside Pecherska Lavra:((( HERE a video
It's quite embarrasing to admit that I have visually cut off of the tops of the cupolas in the admirable Dormition Cathedral in the Pechersk Lavra in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, obviously one the world's greatest cities!
Kiev Pechersk Lavra or Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Ukrainian: Києво-Печерська лавра, Kyievo-Pechers’ka lavra), also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kiev, Ukraine. Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1015 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery complex is considered a separate national historic-cultural preserve (sanctuary), the national status to which was granted on March 13, 1996. The Lavra also not only located in another part of the city, but is part of a different national sanctuary than Saint-Sophia Cathedral. While being a cultural attraction, the monastery is currently active. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine on August 21, 2007, based on voting by experts and the internet community.
or Kiev Monastery of the Caves
A lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'.
The Greek monk St. Antony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion.
He and his follower Feodosy progressively dug out a series of catacombs, where they and other reclusive monks worshipped, studied and lived.
nota: not allowed to take photos inside, so HERE a video
One of the smaller bells from the belfry of Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine.
Founded on the Pechersk hills, overlooking the Dnieper in the 11th century, the monastery includes an underground system of man-made caves. The belfry (along with the bell pictured) was constructed in the 18th century, and at the time was the tallest free-standing belfry in the world.
Taken with a Nikon D40 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G II lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
taken with Nokia 7 Plus
NOTA: it's not allowed to take photos inside Pecherska Lavra :(((
HERE a video
A lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'. The Greek monk Antony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion.
NOTA: it's not allowed to take photos inside Pecherska Lavra:((( HERE a video
or Monastery of the Caves
Lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'.
The Greek monk Antony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion.
Monk Anthony and his follower Feodosy progressively dug out a series of catacombs, where they and other reclusive monks worshipped, studied and lived.
Nokia 7Plus
NOTA: it's not allowed to take photos inside Pecherska Lavra :(((
video HERE
Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition, or Monastery of the Caves
A lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'.
The Greek St Antony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion.
NOTA: it's not allowed to take photos inside Pecherska Lavra :(((
video HERE
Saint of all Russia
Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of Caves)
Sergey Radonezhsky or Serge of Radonezh, was a spiritual leader and monastic reformer of medieval Russia. Together with Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, he is one of the Russian Orthodox Church's most highly venerated saints.
Kiev Pechersk Lavra or Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Ukrainian: Києво-Печерська лавра, Kyievo-Pechers’ka lavra), also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1015 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery complex is considered a separate national historic-cultural preserve (sanctuary), the national status to which was granted on March 13, 1996. The Lavra also not only located in another part of the city, but is part of a different national sanctuary than Saint Sophia Cathedral. While being a cultural attraction, the monastery is currently active. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine on August 21, 2007, based on voting by experts and the internet community.
Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Ukrainian: Києво-Печерська лавра, Kyievo-Pechers’ka lavra), also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Kiev, Ukraine. Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1015 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint-Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine on August 21, 2007, based on voting by experts and the internet community.
Currently, the jurisdiction over the site is divided between the state museum, National Kiev-Pechersk Historic-Cultural Preserve, and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church as the site of the chief monastery of that Church and the residence of its leader, Metropolitan Volodymyr.
more info at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiev_Pechersk_Lavra
© Eddie Chui
Builders of lesser orthodox churches can buy their church supplies at Pechersk, including the domes. These are about 2 meters tall.
I believe this is original and not a reconstruction, although still relatively new for the Pechersk Lavra.
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Also known as Assumption Cathedral, the first wooden church was built around 1075 and was the first stone structure of the monastery. During its lengthy history the cathedral was damaged, rebuilt, and enlarged several times. In November 1941 the church was destroyed by mines laid by Soviet forces retreating from the German advance.
Pechersk Lavra is the monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe. Its territory contains not only churches, towers, and an underground cave system but also some of Kyiv’s most interesting museums.
I wasn't able to see everything due to a lack of time. There were so many churches, chapels, caves, and museums to explore! I did get into one of the caves (no photos allowed), several of the churches, the Museum of Microminiature, and the State Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art.
The Lavra—or the largest monastery—was founded in 1051 to spread the newly-adopted Christian religion throughout Kyivan Rus. Monks worshiped, lived, and were buried in caves, where a cool and humid atmosphere enabled their bodies to mummify naturally. This apparent miracle further enhanced the monastery’s reputation.
The Lavra became a leading religious and cultural focal point of Eastern Europe in the 12th century. Studios for icon painting and the creation of mosaics served many Kyiv churches, and a scriptorium oversaw translating of foreign literature into Slavic. The influential Slavic history “The Chronicle of Bygone Years” was written here by the historian Nestor. Other notable features include the burial site of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow, and the 18th-century bell tower, the highest in Ukraine.
Kiev Pechersk Lavra , also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts in Kiev.
Founded in 1051 A.D. the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe.
The word pechera means cave. The word lavra is used to describe high-ranking male monasteries for monks of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
"Sphere of kindness and spiritual revival: Art project Mach Oksana. From the gallery Tatiana Mironova supported by the Holy Assumption Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Drawings on wooden egg from which the mosaic is made. They contain the spirituality of our people, their hopes and faith."
Close up of some of the eggs: www.flickr.com/photos/48196281@N08/5715444491/in/photostr...
Pechersk Lavra is the monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe. Its territory contains not only churches, towers, and an underground cave system but also some of Kyiv’s most interesting museums.
I wasn't able to see everything due to a lack of time. There were so many churches, chapels, caves, and museums to explore! I did get into one of the caves (no photos allowed), several of the churches, the Museum of Microminiature, and the State Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art.
The Lavra—or the largest monastery—was founded in 1051 to spread the newly-adopted Christian religion throughout Kyivan Rus. Monks worshiped, lived, and were buried in caves, where a cool and humid atmosphere enabled their bodies to mummify naturally. This apparent miracle further enhanced the monastery’s reputation.
The Lavra became a leading religious and cultural focal point of Eastern Europe in the 12th century. Studios for icon painting and the creation of mosaics served many Kyiv churches, and a scriptorium oversaw translating of foreign literature into Slavic. The influential Slavic history “The Chronicle of Bygone Years” was written here by the historian Nestor. Other notable features include the burial site of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow, and the 18th-century bell tower, the highest in Ukraine.
It was built between 1106-08 and is located above the main gate of the monastery (the Holy Gates). After the destruction of the Dormition Cathedral during the Mongol invasion of 1240 it became the main monastery church and is a unique monument to 18th century Ukrainian architecture. It contains brilliant wall paintings, rich in local scenery, historical-ethnographic material, and folk traditions. The church floor is covered with molded cast-iron tiles.
Pechersk Lavra is the monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe. Its territory contains not only churches, towers, and an underground cave system but also some of Kyiv’s most interesting museums.
I wasn't able to see everything due to a lack of time. There were so many churches, chapels, caves, and museums to explore! I did get into one of the caves (no photos allowed), several of the churches, the Museum of Microminiature, and the State Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art.
The Lavra—or the largest monastery—was founded in 1051 to spread the newly-adopted Christian religion throughout Kyivan Rus. Monks worshiped, lived, and were buried in caves, where a cool and humid atmosphere enabled their bodies to mummify naturally. This apparent miracle further enhanced the monastery’s reputation.
The Lavra became a leading religious and cultural focal point of Eastern Europe in the 12th century. Studios for icon painting and the creation of mosaics served many Kyiv churches, and a scriptorium oversaw translating of foreign literature into Slavic. The influential Slavic history “The Chronicle of Bygone Years” was written here by the historian Nestor. Other notable features include the burial site of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow, and the 18th-century bell tower, the highest in Ukraine.
The Great Lavra Belltower of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra Orthodox Christian monastery in Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine at night.
It was built around 1696 and is located above the Husbandry Gate. At the beginning of the 20th century the interior was decorated with pictorial and ornamental oil paintings. Fragments of 17th century paintings have been uncovered. It contains a carved and gilded wood iconostasis from the 18th century and is considered one of the finest monuments of Ukrainian Baroque architecture.
Pechersk Lavra is the monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe. Its territory contains not only churches, towers, and an underground cave system but also some of Kyiv’s most interesting museums.
I wasn't able to see everything due to a lack of time. There were so many churches, chapels, caves, and museums to explore! I did get into one of the caves (no photos allowed), several of the churches, the Museum of Microminiature, and the State Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art.
The Lavra—or the largest monastery—was founded in 1051 to spread the newly-adopted Christian religion throughout Kyivan Rus. Monks worshiped, lived, and were buried in caves, where a cool and humid atmosphere enabled their bodies to mummify naturally. This apparent miracle further enhanced the monastery’s reputation.
The Lavra became a leading religious and cultural focal point of Eastern Europe in the 12th century. Studios for icon painting and the creation of mosaics served many Kyiv churches, and a scriptorium oversaw translating of foreign literature into Slavic. The influential Slavic history “The Chronicle of Bygone Years” was written here by the historian Nestor. Other notable features include the burial site of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow, and the 18th-century bell tower, the highest in Ukraine.
It was built around 1696 and is located above the Husbandry Gate. At the beginning of the 20th century the interior was decorated with pictorial and ornamental oil paintings. Fragments of 17th century paintings have been uncovered. It contains a carved and gilded wood iconostasis from the 18th century and is considered one of the finest monuments of Ukrainian Baroque architecture.
Pechersk Lavra is the monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe. Its territory contains not only churches, towers, and an underground cave system but also some of Kyiv’s most interesting museums.
I wasn't able to see everything due to a lack of time. There were so many churches, chapels, caves, and museums to explore! I did get into one of the caves (no photos allowed), several of the churches, the Museum of Microminiature, and the State Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art.
The Lavra—or the largest monastery—was founded in 1051 to spread the newly-adopted Christian religion throughout Kyivan Rus. Monks worshiped, lived, and were buried in caves, where a cool and humid atmosphere enabled their bodies to mummify naturally. This apparent miracle further enhanced the monastery’s reputation.
The Lavra became a leading religious and cultural focal point of Eastern Europe in the 12th century. Studios for icon painting and the creation of mosaics served many Kyiv churches, and a scriptorium oversaw translating of foreign literature into Slavic. The influential Slavic history “The Chronicle of Bygone Years” was written here by the historian Nestor. Other notable features include the burial site of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow, and the 18th-century bell tower, the highest in Ukraine.
It was built around 1696 and is located above the Husbandry Gate. At the beginning of the 20th century the interior was decorated with pictorial and ornamental oil paintings. Fragments of 17th century paintings have been uncovered. It contains a carved and gilded wood iconostasis from the 18th century and is considered one of the finest monuments of Ukrainian Baroque architecture.
Pechersk Lavra is the monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe. Its territory contains not only churches, towers, and an underground cave system but also some of Kyiv’s most interesting museums.
I wasn't able to see everything due to a lack of time. There were so many churches, chapels, caves, and museums to explore! I did get into one of the caves (no photos allowed), several of the churches, the Museum of Microminiature, and the State Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art.
The Lavra—or the largest monastery—was founded in 1051 to spread the newly-adopted Christian religion throughout Kyivan Rus. Monks worshiped, lived, and were buried in caves, where a cool and humid atmosphere enabled their bodies to mummify naturally. This apparent miracle further enhanced the monastery’s reputation.
The Lavra became a leading religious and cultural focal point of Eastern Europe in the 12th century. Studios for icon painting and the creation of mosaics served many Kyiv churches, and a scriptorium oversaw translating of foreign literature into Slavic. The influential Slavic history “The Chronicle of Bygone Years” was written here by the historian Nestor. Other notable features include the burial site of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow, and the 18th-century bell tower, the highest in Ukraine.