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Sanctuaries and Cathedrals
Category: Sanctuaries and Cathedrals, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, Europe

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergiyev Posad, Russia

The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery is situated in the town of Sergiyev Posad, about 70 km to the north-east from Moscow by the road leading to Yaroslavl, and currently is home to over 300 monks.

The Holy Trinity Cathedral snd the Church of St Nikon in Sergiyev Posad - flickr - Explorer Travel

The Dormition Cathedral along with Canopy Over The Cross in Sergiyev Posad - flickr - Explorer Travel

The Holiday Trinity Cathedral and the Vestry - flickr - Explorer Travel

The Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Church of St Nikon - flickr - Explorer Travel

The entrance to Holy Trinity St Sergius Lavra - flickr - Explorer Travel

Way to healing - flickr - Tanya.K.

Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. 

Photos courtesy of:  flickr.com;  Explorer Travel  Tanya.K.



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