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The small town of Pochaiv, next to Kremenets, is the second most important center of Orthodoxy in Ukraine after the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the Ukrainian Mecca of pilgrims who worship the Mother of God.
It is located among low hills in the valley of the Ikva River. Pochaiv arose after the 13th century around the Orthodox monastery founded by Kyiv monks on the top of Pochaiv mountain.
In different periods, the Pochaiv Lavra belonged to the Uniates and Greek Catholics, and was under the patronage of the Russian tsars.
Later, a settlement appeared near the monastery, which began to develop thanks to regular fairs. Pochaiv acquired the status of a town with all rights (on the basis of Magdeburg) in 1787. Pochaiv officially became a city only in 1978.
The most massive pi ...
The small town of Pochaiv, next to Kremenets, is the second most important center of Orthodoxy in Ukraine after the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the Ukrainian Mecca of pilgrims who worship the Mother of God.
It is located among low hills in the valley of the Ikva River. Pochaiv arose after the 13th century around the Orthodox monastery founded by Kyiv monks on the top of Pochaiv mountain.
In different periods, the Pochaiv Lavra belonged to the Uniates and Greek Catholics, and was under the patronage of the Russian tsars.
Later, a settlement appeared near the monastery, which began to develop thanks to regular fairs. Pochaiv acquired the status of a town with all rights (on the basis of Magdeburg) in 1787. Pochaiv officially became a city only in 1978.
The most massive pilgrimages take place during major religious holidays. At the same time, the tourist infrastructure in the city is poorly developed. It is more convenient to spend the night in the hotels of Kremenets.
The Day of the city of Pochaiv is celebrated on May 8.
Маленьке містечко Почаїв, що поруч з Кременцем, є другим за значенням після Києво-Печерської лаври центром православ'я в Україні, української Меккою паломників, які поклоняються Богородиці.
Розташоване серед невисоких пагорбів в долині річки Ікви. Почаїв виник після XIII століття навколо православного монастиря, заснованого київськими монахами на вершині Почаївської гори.
У різні періоди Почаївська лавра належала уніатам і греко-католикам, перебувала під заступництвом російських царів.
Згодом біля монастиря з'явилося поселення, яке стало розвиватися завдяки регулярним ярмаркам. Статус містечка з усіма правами (на основі Магдебурзького) Почаїв набув в 1787 році. Лише в 1978 році Почаїв офіційно став містом.
Наймасовіші паломництва відбуваються під час вели ...
Маленьке містечко Почаїв, що поруч з Кременцем, є другим за значенням після Києво-Печерської лаври центром православ'я в Україні, української Меккою паломників, які поклоняються Богородиці.
Розташоване серед невисоких пагорбів в долині річки Ікви. Почаїв виник після XIII століття навколо православного монастиря, заснованого київськими монахами на вершині Почаївської гори.
У різні періоди Почаївська лавра належала уніатам і греко-католикам, перебувала під заступництвом російських царів.
Згодом біля монастиря з'явилося поселення, яке стало розвиватися завдяки регулярним ярмаркам. Статус містечка з усіма правами (на основі Магдебурзького) Почаїв набув в 1787 році. Лише в 1978 році Почаїв офіційно став містом.
Наймасовіші паломництва відбуваються під час великих релігійних свят. У той же час, туристична інфраструктура в місті розвинена слабко. Ночувати зручніше в готелях Кременця.
День міста Почаєва відзначають 8 травня.
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Tourist attractions and museums of Pochaiv
Historical and Art Museum
Museum / gallery
The Pochaiv History and Art Museum was founded in 1959 on the initiative of Andriy Andriyuk as a museum of atheism. Later, it was repurposed into a museum of spiritual culture, then a museum of the history of Christianity. In 2000, it became the historical and artistic department of the Ternopil Regional Art Museum, and in 2002 it became an independent historical and artistic museum.
Having changed several premises, the museum is now located in an old bank building in the center of Pochaiv.
The main exhibition is devoted to the history of the Pochaiv Lavra, sacred art of Volyn, Taras Shevchenko's stay in Pochaiv.
Bankova Street, 1
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Holy Spirit Pochaiv Monastery
Temple , Architecture
The Holy Spirit Pochaiv monastery was revived in the place where the monk Methodius, who came from Athos, who is considered the founder of the Pochaiv Lavra, settled in the 13th century.
The complex includes three churches: the Holy Spirit, Saint Seraphim of Sarov and All Saints. There is a miraculous icon, the relics of Saint Methodius and other shrines.
Belongs to the UOC of the Moscow Patriarchate.
Lypova Street, 51
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Pochaiv Holy Assumption Lavra
Temple , Architecture
The Holy Assumption Pochaiv Lavra is one of the largest shrines of the Orthodox world, the second most important on the territory of Ukraine after the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Legend attributes the founding of the first skete to the Athos monk Methodius. Around 1240, Kyiv monks appear on Pochaivska Hill in the neighborhood, escaping from the Tatar invasion (the name is associated with the Pochayna River, where Prince Volodymyr baptized the people of Kyiv). According to legend, a sign from above was the appearance of the Mother of God in a pillar of fire. The imprint of the Virgin Mary's foot remained on a stone, from under which a healing spring flowed.
Today, the relics are inside the grand Assumption Cathedral (1783, architect Gottfried Hoffmann). In the main altar, there is a miraculous icon of the Mother of God, donated to the monastery in 1597 by its founder - landlady Anna Hoyska. The parishioners want to attach themselves to the relics of Saint Iov, who was the abbot of the monastery during the confrontation with the Union in the 17th century.
The current magnificence of the laurel is largely due to the donations of Kaniv's elder Mykola Potoski, it was supported by the Russian tsars.
Excursions are conducted, visitors should dress appropriately: men in pants, women in skirts and with their heads covered (scarves and skirts can be rented).
The monastery is leased by the UOC of the Moscow Patriarchate.
Lavrska Street, 8-9
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