Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra [1] [2] or Kyievo-Pecherska Lavra (Ukrainian: Києво-Печерська лавра), also known as the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Eastern Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kyiv.

Aug 7, 2015 · The Kiev Pechersk Lavra (In Ukrainian: Києво-Печерська лавра; in Russian: Киево-Печерская Лавра) is a major Orthodox monastery located in Kiev, Ukraine, also referred to as the Monastery of the Kiev Caves. Founded during the times of Kievan Rus' (1051 A.D.), the monastery has remained a major center of ...

Jul 22, 2021 · The Monastery of the Caves in Kiev, also known as Kiev Pechersk Lavra, is an expansive monastic complex in the Ukrainian capital which now also operated as a major museum.

Venerable Zeno the Faster, Laurence, and Laurence Bishop of Turov at the Kyiv Caves. Translation of the relics of the Hieromartyr Ignatius, the Godbearer and Bishop of Antioch. Liturgy:

Feb 9, 2017 · Kiev Pechersk Lavra has many names, the Monastery of the Kiev Caves being one, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Saint Sophia Cathedral. Situated in Kiev, Ukraine’s capital, it is a monastic complex famed for its buried monks, spiritual atmosphere, and unique underground caves.

The Holy Dormition Kyiv-Caves (“Kyiv-Pechersk”) Lavra is the first and the most ancient monastery on the territory of contemporary Ukraine. At present, only three monasteries in our state are endowed with the status of “lavra” and all are consecrated in honour of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, they are: Kyiv-Caves Lavra, the ...

Mar 28, 2023 · Dating from the 11 th century, the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (or “cave monastery”) is considered to be one of the most sacred religious sites in Ukraine.

The Monastery of the Caves (Pechersk Lavra) in Kiev, founded in the mid-11th century by the ascetics St. Anthony and St. Theodosius, was superseded as the foremost religious centre by the Trinity–St. Sergius monastery, which was founded in the …

Discover the Kiev Pechersk Lavra or Cave Monastery - a complex that is made up from various fascinating buildings and sights, including the Troyitska Nadbramma Church.

An important symbol of Kiev and number one travel attraction of the Ukrainian capital, Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery is a must-visit place in Ukraine. The foundation of Kiev monastery of caves dates back far to the 11th century, when the monk Anthony and his disciple Theodosius settled in the caves on the high Dnieper hills ad […]