Artistic Heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Dear Friends! We continue to acquaint you with the mural painting of Sts. Anthony and Theodosius of Pechersk Church (Refectory Church).
Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that employees of the Lavra Restoration Workshop of the All-Ukrainian Museum Town in Pechersk, reorganized in 1931 into the All-Ukrainian Art Restoration and Reproduction Workshops, performed orders for the conservation of historical and cultural monuments for a number of museum institutions in Kyiv?
Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that already in the first half of the 18th century, horilka (vodka) has been considered to be a traditional drink in the Pechersk monastery? The needs of the monastery were provided by distilleries located in numerous Lavra estates, the largest of which were Radychevska and Pakulska.
“Memories of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” Photo Project
Today's photo story is dedicated to the decoration of the Dormition Cathedral facades realized in the spring-summer of 2000.
Artistic Heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Today we present to you a unique icon from the Collection of the National Preserve “Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” dedicated to one of the greatest holidays of the year – Christmas. It is the Nativity Icon with the Family Tree of Jesus Christ, created by a Ukrainian artist in the middle of the 18th century (KPL-Z-389).
“Memories of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” Photo Project
Dear Friends! Today's photo story is dedicated to the production and installation of the domes and crosses at the Dormition Cathedral in the summer-autumn of 1999.
Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that monks knew to prepare well a delicious wine drink – bishop in the Lavra cellar?
