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Trinity Derman Monastery
Trinity Derman Monastery is an ancient Orthodox monastery with a pronounced defensive character.
The Derman Monastery was founded on the spurs of the Mizoch Range at the end of the 15th century by Prince Vasyl Ostrozky. It served as the country residence of the prince, in connection with which fortifications were erected - a stone castle surrounded by walls with loopholes and a moat with water. The entrance was guarded by a massive gate tower, later transformed into the bell tower of the monastery.
Later, the Trinity Church and monastery cells were built by Vasyl-Kostyantyn Ostrozky.
In 1575-1576, the Derman monastery was managed by the first printer Ivan Fedorov, in 1602 a printing house and a religious school were opened.
In 1627-1633, the abbot of the monaster ...
Last update
3/20/2024
Categories | Temple, Architecture |
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Date of foundation | 1499 year |
Address |
Ivana Fedorova Street
Derman Druha |
Coordinates |
50.367314° N, 26.237341° E
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Phone | +380 3652 58 318, |
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