Pochayiv Lavra
Pochayiv Lavra
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Chris m
Nicosia, Cyprus11 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
I visited Pochaev lavra in 24 july 2012. it is an unforgetable experience. The place there is blessed. You can venerate the place where Mother of God stood at her apparition, the holy icons and drink from the holy water coming from the rock where she appeared.
i went there through ternopil with train 143 21.00pm from kiev. the problem was that there were only deluxe tickets on train. after on train station on 6am we took a yellow bus #20 from the street opposite the train station for the central bus station of Ternopil and on 7am the mini bus from there to POCHAEV. It took 1h 50m to arrive. after that you walk for 7 or 10 minutes and you arrive.
i return to kiev through ternopil again with a bus ticket i bought when i was going to pochaev. the bus was completly full and for the train were no tickets.
I didnt try to go to pochaev through Kremenets or Radiviliv. Next time
i went there through ternopil with train 143 21.00pm from kiev. the problem was that there were only deluxe tickets on train. after on train station on 6am we took a yellow bus #20 from the street opposite the train station for the central bus station of Ternopil and on 7am the mini bus from there to POCHAEV. It took 1h 50m to arrive. after that you walk for 7 or 10 minutes and you arrive.
i return to kiev through ternopil again with a bus ticket i bought when i was going to pochaev. the bus was completly full and for the train were no tickets.
I didnt try to go to pochaev through Kremenets or Radiviliv. Next time
Written August 1, 2012
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kharaku
Lviv, Ukraine56 contributions
Dec 2011 • Friends
The primary attraction in the city of Pochaev (alternatively spelled Pochayiv or Pochaiv) is Svyato Uspensky Pochaev Lavra, one of 3 Lavras (Extremely Prominent Monastaries) in Ukraine. Largely considered the second most important religious center in Ukraine it is at least 500 years old and has been at the center of the back and forth between the Greek Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches. The monastery is very family friendly. Once a day there is a free meal for pilgrims, and the hotel on site is 25 hryvna (about 3 dollars) a night. If that is too much there is also free lodging (floor space) beneath the Cave Church of St Job. (A blanket is also free but you might want to bring your own). Space in the hotel is dormitory style (very much like a hostel) with separate dorms for men and women. There is a cafeteria on site and the doors close promptly at 10 pm to the hotel.
Written December 5, 2011
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matthow
Newport, UK420 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
This is not just an old site (founded in the 12th century), but also a living breathing church so there are a lot of people here. I was lucky enough to see a mass and to participate in a small way in the main church and this was quite an emotional experience. There is a also a new church they are currently building, much of the interior and exterior is complete and it has the largest iconstasis I have ever seen, well over 8 feet tall, once finished this will be incredible. There are also some shrines and a rock cave church to see. It is newer so if you are expecting a show of great age, perhaps you will need to dig a bit but very impressive. On a more earthly note also the canteen is quite good.
Written May 20, 2017
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Rita K
Alberta, Canada210 contributions
Aug 2016
I did not like the Pochaev Lavra tour within the local group. Or at least do this tour as part of a foreign group. There were too many demands to me and my daughter. The dress must be below the knees, the shoulders and head are covered, the teen-child has to be wrapped up from head to foot. Securities at the gate are too picky to tourists and are not monitoring the safety of the institution, but they control what we were wear and how we walk around the territory of the monastery. One woman from our group was made a remark to stand up with a straight back. Funny, is not'it? From this suspicious attention we could not listen properly the excursion-guide, but tried to hid from the securities-guys. Children did not like this attraction either. I do not advise going there to foreign tourists.
Written April 10, 2017
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Renée M
Maastricht, The Netherlands18 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
It truly is an amazing place. About 1h drive from Ternopil. Easy to combine with Kremenets. We rented skirts at the main entrance for 30 hrvynia. We parked at the big parking lot. But for the rental of skirts you have to use the main entrance which is not at the parking lot. Be sure to stop alongside the road when driving up to the monastery to take a picture, it is a beautiful sight. We arrived at 16.30h which is a good time if you want to explore on your own. Excursions are until 17h but I'm not sure they are in English. Nothing really is in English here only the sign for skirt rental. Difficult, but since we were there for the architecture is was less of a problem.
Written August 6, 2016
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Lera2013
Kyiv, Ukraine33 contributions
May 2015 • Family
It's an amazing place. Very holy! It has innocent energy which will fill you with God's blessing, you just need to open your heart!!
Written November 22, 2015
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Mackoo13
Krakow, Poland14 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
It's really unique. The main temple is richly decorated and very impressive. There are also a couple of smaller churches and chapels to see in the complex.
But for me the religious life going on was the most interesting. Hundreds of people, concentrated on nothing but prayer, singing all at once in a huge temple. This is a thing to remember for ever after.
But for me the religious life going on was the most interesting. Hundreds of people, concentrated on nothing but prayer, singing all at once in a huge temple. This is a thing to remember for ever after.
Written September 24, 2013
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Chris m
Nicosia, Cyprus11 contributions
This is my second visit. I just wanted to add, that from kiev, near the metro station vokzalna, and the central train station kyiv pass, you pass the mcdonalds at your left, and if you walk for 200 meters or less, down the road, you find a bus station. Here every day there are many buses that go to pochaev monastery. The passengers are people living, in kremenets, rivne, pochaiv...I took the bus at 15.00 and I arrived in the monastery at 22.00. It costs 120grivna thats 12euro. At the monastery, everything was ok, I got a bed to sleep, and I ate in the restaurant. How beautiful is this place I wrote before
Written October 27, 2012
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Suwatss
Bangkok, Thailand5,663 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
While this monastery and church complex is the second most important to Urainian people after Pechersk Lavra in Kiev it is quite far and the road to this place is not in good condition. The church itself is not quite impressive and only the sacred feel from the pilgrims who flock here to pray for the footprint of Madonna and The Mother of God picture. Not quite interesting.
Written October 18, 2018
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tlaktionova
Donetsk, Ukraine18 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
The atmosphere in town is really holy. You can visit all churches for free of course, only pay for food in restaraunt. monasterial food is extremely delicious and cheap
You can stay to live either at local houses - they are very ethnic - or on Pochaev Lavra inside - in their hotel - quite normal price as well.
You can stay to live either at local houses - they are very ethnic - or on Pochaev Lavra inside - in their hotel - quite normal price as well.
Written June 23, 2017
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Можно ли совершить заочної отпевание за человека котрого ранее отпели в ПЦУ ( воля усопшего ) и которьій неоднократно отказьівался исповедоваться и причащатся в УПЦ.
Written November 7, 2021
Слава Богу. Можно ли брать чип-карту водителя для работы на фуре. Там биометрии нет?
Written October 29, 2021
Кто то может приложить кусочек ткани к мощам Иова и Амфилохия и отправить по Укрпочте?
Written January 26, 2020
Is it possible to take pictures inside the churches are there English speeking toor guides at the lavra
Written September 30, 2017
I visited this summer and we did have an english speaking guide from the monastery but this was arranged in advance by my own guide direct with the monastery, to be honest I am not sure if you could just turn up and reliably expect an english speaking guide to be available. Regarding photography it seems to depend which church and what part of the monastery you want to take pictures of, if in doubt I would ask but it did seem definitely frowned upon taking pictures if an actual service was in progress. Hope this helps!
Written October 1, 2017
Как должна быть одета женщина? Обязательно длинное платье или можно по колена?
Written July 8, 2017
В храме действует правило: женщины – юбки ниже колен, плечи закрыты, платок лучше брать свой. Юбки и платки тем не менее можно взять напрокат, если их состояние не вызовет в вас брезгливость.
Written July 9, 2017
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