Pskov-Caves Monastery! 3️⃣
Founded in 15th century when the first hermits settled in the natural caves of the Kamenets ravine. According to legend, the site was revealed by divine providence to a local hunter, and later, in 1473, the cave church of the Dormition of the Mother of God was consecrated here by the priest Jonah, who is considered the founder of the monastery. He fled here from Dorpat (modern Tartu) to escape the growing Lutheran influence, bringing with him his family.
The monastery flourished during 16th century under the abbot Saint Cornelius. He expanded the monastery, built stone walls and towers for defense, and founded a rich library. However, his life ended tragically: he was beheaded by Tsar Ivan the Terrible, who suspected him of treason. Saint Cornelius is now venerated as a martyr, and his relics are kept in the monastery🤔
The most notable part of the sanctuary is the "God-created caves", which is a complex of underground tunnels that serve as a monastic necropolis. For over five centuries, the bodies of monks and pious laypeople have been buried here without signs of decay. This phenomenon is considered by believers to be a sign of God's grace resting on the monastery.
And unlike other monasteries in Russia, this one has never been closed! Largely thanks to the support of local residents and its location near the border, which made it a "showcase" for foreigners. During World War 2, the monastery was occupied by German troops but continued its services, and after the war, it became one of the main spiritual centers of the USSR🥰
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Founded in 15th century when the first hermits settled in the natural caves of the Kamenets ravine. According to legend, the site was revealed by divine providence to a local hunter, and later, in 1473, the cave church of the Dormition of the Mother of God was consecrated here by the priest Jonah, who is considered the founder of the monastery. He fled here from Dorpat (modern Tartu) to escape the growing Lutheran influence, bringing with him his family.
The monastery flourished during 16th century under the abbot Saint Cornelius. He expanded the monastery, built stone walls and towers for defense, and founded a rich library. However, his life ended tragically: he was beheaded by Tsar Ivan the Terrible, who suspected him of treason. Saint Cornelius is now venerated as a martyr, and his relics are kept in the monastery
The most notable part of the sanctuary is the "God-created caves", which is a complex of underground tunnels that serve as a monastic necropolis. For over five centuries, the bodies of monks and pious laypeople have been buried here without signs of decay. This phenomenon is considered by believers to be a sign of God's grace resting on the monastery.
And unlike other monasteries in Russia, this one has never been closed! Largely thanks to the support of local residents and its location near the border, which made it a "showcase" for foreigners. During World War 2, the monastery was occupied by German troops but continued its services, and after the war, it became one of the main spiritual centers of the USSR
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1. Photo of the place in 1937
2. The clergy of the Pskov Orthodox Mission meeting representatives of the German administration during the Nazi occupation, August 28th 1943
2. The clergy of the Pskov Orthodox Mission meeting representatives of the German administration during the Nazi occupation, August 28th 1943
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