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Kirillov-Belozersky Monastery (St Cyril of Beloozero’s Monastery).
At one time, the largest monastery in Northern Russia, founded in 1397. It’s founder, St Cyril,
first dug a cave here, then built a wooden Assumption chapel and a log house for other monks.
Most of the churches date from the 16th century.
All images are © Chris Gibbins
Laura Milholland | 21-Aug-2012 22:32 | |
Ruth Voorhis | 18-Aug-2012 17:32 | |