The Holy Gate and the Gate Church of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra
Yaroslavl Highway, Sergiev Posad, Around Moscow
Description:
The Holy Gate of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra serves as the main entrance to the monastery. They are located in the eastern wall of the temple. Above the gate is a four-tiered Red Tower, built in the XVI century. Its height is 14 meters.
Inside the Holy Gate are decorated with frescoes revealing the life of St. Sergius. Signatures are made in Russian, but stylized under the Old Slavonic language. At the Holy Gate, the patriarch and other honorary guests are usually greeted during their visit to the Lavra.
The gate church was built in honor of the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner. It is located in the eastern part of the monastery. It was built in 1699, and was financed by the industrialist and merchant Stroganov. The church is built in the style of Moscow Baroque and is the best building in its style. It is decorated with a five-headed and carved decor. The wall painting dates back to 1948.
