Holy Trinity of Sergius Lavra

In the Holy Trinity, Sergius Lavra is sent to worship the relics of Sergius of Radonezh, one of the most revered Russian saints. It is believed that it helps all those who try to understand science. He himself did not know how to read or write until 7 years old, his peers laughed at him, as he was not given literacy. One day, after a long prayer, the Lord gave him the ability to learn. The boy not only learned to read and write, but became one of the most educated people of his time.

Trinity Cathedral of the Trinity of the Sergius Lavra is a unique object of history and architecture. The white stone cathedral is one of the few surviving examples of early Moscow architecture. In this cathedral there is an iconostasis painted by the most famous Russian icon painters Andrei Rublev and Daniel Cherny. The Holy Trinity of Sergius Lavra at all times was the support of the Russian state. It was from the compound of the Lavra that Russian troops went to battle with another invader of Russian lands. For example, the monastery was besieged by False Dmitry II for almost 16 months, but thanks to the perseverance of spirit and zealous prayer of the inhabitants of the Lavra, salvation came. A tour of the Trinity of the Sergius Lavra will tell you about this history and many other historical events of different centuries, in which the monastery played an important role. The tour includes a visit to the Trinity Cathedral of the Trinity of the Sergius Lavra, which houses the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh. During the tour you will be able to visit a number of beautiful Orthodox churches, see the splendor of their decoration, feel the spirit of Russian Orthodoxy.

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