The temple complex, spread out in remote Karelian groves, on the shore of a forest lake, is one of the treasures of the northern region, which should be given a day of your life. For half a thousand years, people have come here for miracles or just a sense of grace. The stories that I will tell will help to better understand the role of the monastery in the sacred life of the North and will make the meeting with the shrines much more meaningful. Individual excursion for 1-10 people Duration 7 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes By car from 5000 rub. for 1-2 people or 1700 rubles. per person if there are more of you
What awaits you
Fascinating conversations on the way to the monastery The road will take about 5 hours (there and back) and all this time you will not only enjoy the Karelian beauties, but also listen to interesting stories: on the topic of the program and about our amazing land. I will tell you about the life of the Monk Alexander of Svirsky, his place of birth, the Vepsian family and his parents canonized. We will also talk about the youth of the miracle worker, his escape to Valaam and hermitage on the island, where anomalous phenomena are now being observed. And, of course, about the miracles associated with the deeds of the monk, the pilgrimage visits of the kings and the gifts of the rulers
Spiritual heritage of the Russian North On the territory of the complex, you will learn how at the beginning of the 15th century, in the remote Karelian forests, in a sparsely populated land among the settlements of pagan peoples - Karelians, Vepsians and Chudi - Alexander Svirsky founded a monastery. What legend is connected with the rarest phenomenon of the Most Holy Trinity and why in the old days the monastery was nicknamed "the northern lavra". I will introduce you to the architecture of temples and chapels, the frescoes of the Trinity Cathedral. I'll tell you about the trials that befell the monastery, its miraculous revival and the return of the saint's relics. In addition, you will learn about other significant shrines and relics of the Lavra, such as a consecrated copy of the Turin Shroud
After a tour of the monastery, you will have free time to walk on your own, visit the holy spring and have lunch in the beautiful refectory, where you are treated to fresh monastery bread and other delicious pastries.
Organizational details
- Transport is paid separately (6,000 rubles for 1-3 people; if there are more of you - an additional payment of 2,000 rubles for each) and meals in the refectory (from 250 to 500 rubles)
- The road to the monastery in one direction will take 2 - 2.5 hours (175 km); excursion around the monastery - 1.5 hours + free time 1.5 hours
- Inspection of the interiors of churches is possible only during non-service hours and is limited by the internal routine of the monastery (visit from 11 to 17)
Venue
The excursion starts on the embankment of Lake Onega or at your place of residence. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
