Ukrainian Church

Of Caves and Goodbyes

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October 29th 2006
I'm back in Moscow now. So now I have more time to write about the Lavra. The Lavra is absolutely incredible. It started as a recluse for Monks 1,000 years ago. They lived in caves, trying to live as simple a life as possible. Gradually the caves expanded and became underground churches. Now most of the caves are open for vistors and house the bodies of many Ukrainian Saints. When Tatyana an ... read more

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Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more