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Valaam Monastery

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:54:22 +0000

Photo by Victor Kovalev The Valaam Monastery, or Valamo Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Russian Karelia, located on Valaam, the largest island in Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe. Official site of the Valaam Monastery: http://www.valaam.ru/en/ It is not clear when the monastery was founded. As the cloister is not mentioned in documents before the 16th century, different dates - from 10th to 15th centuries - have been expounded. According to one tradition, the monastery was founded by a 10th century Greek monk, Sergius, and his Karelian companion, Herman. .
Valaam, Russia, photo by cityphotos.

Valaam Monastery

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:54:19 +0000

Valaam Monastery

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:05:01 +0000

Photo by Victor Kovalev Official site of the Valaam Monastery: http://valaam.ru/en/.
Valaam, Russia, photo by cityphotos.

Valaam Monastery

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:04:56 +0000

Photo by Victor Kovalev Official site of the Valaam Monastery: http://valaam.ru/en/.
Valaam, Russia, photo by cityphotos.

Valaam Cathedral

Mon, 22 May 2006 10:35:00 +0000

Valaam Cathedral.
Valaam, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Monastery Ship "St. Rev. John Damaskian"

Mon, 22 May 2006 10:35:00 +0000

Monastery Ship "St. Rev. John Damaskian".
Valaam, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Pier Chapel

Mon, 22 May 2006 10:32:48 +0000

Pier Chapel.
Valaam, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Red Monastery

Mon, 22 May 2006 10:32:48 +0000

Red Monastery.
Valaam, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.