Artistic Heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra “Holy Virgin of Kupyatych” epigonation from the Fund collection of the National Preserve “Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” (late 17th - early 18th century)

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We continue to acquaint you with Artistic Heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

Today we are going to talk about the element of liturgical attire worn by the higher clergy in the late 17th - early 18th centuries. It is epigonation with the embroidered image of the Holy Virgin of Kupiatych on it (KPL-T-171, 37.0 × 37.0 cm).

Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Conflicts of assigned monasteries with masters who made iconostases

Did you know that Archimandrite of  Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra had to resolve conflicts between the assigned monasteries and masters who made iconostases?

Artistic Heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Nestor the Chronicler

Dear friends!

We continue to acquaint you with Artistic Heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

Today we are going to talk about one of the art works that decorates the Refectory Chamber at the Church of St. Anthony and Theodosius of Pechersk in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. It is dedicated to Saint Nestor the Chronicler.

 

Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Nursery № 11 in the lower territory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Did you know that building №49 of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (House of the Far Caves Father Superior, 1812–1813) was used for nursery?

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