Ukraine · Monastery
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
A monastic complex whose caves, churches and burial traditions have shaped the religious history of Kyiv.
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Sacred places in Ukraine
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Ukraine · Cathedral
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv
A cathedral preserving medieval mosaics and frescoes from the Christian history of Kyivan Rus’.
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Ukraine · Monastery
Pochaiv Lavra
A hilltop monastery associated with Marian devotion and a long history of pilgrimage in western Ukraine.
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