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unusual facts about Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius


Chernigovsky Skit

After its blossom in the early 20th century as part of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, the skete is regaining its status.


Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius

Some of the noblest and richest families of Imperial Russia, including the Galitzines, the Stroganovs and the Yusupovs, patronised the monastery and had their burial vaults on the grounds.

The golden age of the monastery is associated with Saint Ignatius Bryanchaninov who was in charge of the poustinia between 1834 and 1857.


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