Sergiev Posad was named after Saint Sergey who was known as Sergey Radonezhsky. He founded a monastery there in 14th century that became then one of the greatest and biggest monasteries in Russia. Nowadays the monastery carries the name of Lavra that translating from Greece means "main and most important monastery". There are four lavras in Russia, but the Trinity Lavra of St.Sergey (full name) is considered to be "Russian Vatican" and besides our patriarch's temporary residence is situated there.

• An overwhelming panoramic view of the Holy Trinity from the "Pancake" Hill.
• A unique monastic ensemble of Russian Orthodoxy from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
• A functioning monastery with 200 monks and 300 novices and an Ecclesiastical Academy on its grounds.
• A possibility to stand a service and listen to the best choirs of Russia in any of the churches open to public.
• Excellent shopping opportunities of a flea market in front of the Holy Gates.


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