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Alexander-Svirsky monastery
The monastery of St Alexander of Svir, where his holy relics rest
Pilgrims come here to venerate the incorrupt relics of St Alexander and to pray in the monastery where the Holy Trinity appeared to him. The quiet of the northern forest and the long monastic services make for unhurried prayer.
ALEXANDER-SVIRSKY MONASTERY
About the place
The Holy Trinity Alexander-Svirsky Monastery stands in the forests between Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega, in the Leningrad region of Russia. It was founded at the end of the 15th century by St Alexander of Svir.
According to the life of the saint, the Holy Trinity appeared to him here. His holy relics rest in the monastery, and pilgrims come to venerate them from all over Russia and from abroad.
Our group spent five days in the monastery in June 2009.
In brief
- Country
- Russia
- Where
- Staraya Sloboda, Leningrad region
- Founded
- End of the 15th century
- Shrines
- Relics of St Alexander of Svir
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