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All Saints Skete of Valaam Monastery

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All Saints Skete of Valaam Monastery, Orthodox skete on Skitsky Island, Russia

The All Saints Skete is a monastic community on Skitsky Island in Lake Ladoga, comprising eight residential buildings and a two-story white church. The structures sit on elevated ground and form a compact group on the second largest island of the Valaam archipelago.

The skete was built between 1789 and 1793 under hegumen Nazarius and represents an early phase of monastic expansion in the region. Significant architectural changes took place in the mid-19th century under architect A. M. Gornostayev.

The skete preserves monastic traditions that shape daily life for the monks living there. Rules about food, dress, and daily routines reflect a way of life focused on prayer and spiritual discipline.

Access is restricted and usually requires permission from the monastery leadership. Women may visit only on certain feast days and during religious processions.

The northern section of the skete forms a visible landmark across the water and can be spotted from far away. Its elevated position on the island makes it an easy reference point for those traveling on the lake.

Location: Sortavalskoye urban settlement

Part of: Valaam Monastery

GPS coordinates: 61.39242,30.91147

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41

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All Saints Skete of Valaam Monastery

All Saints Skete of Valaam Monastery, Orthodox skete on Skitsky Island, Russia

Smolensky Skete of Valaam Monastery

Здание смоляного завода (Сортавальское г.п.)

Церковь во имя иконы Коневской Богоматери (руины) (Сортавальское г.п.)

Worship cross (Nikolsky island)

Ограда с четырьмя угловыми башнями и воротами (Сортавальское г.п.)

Церковь Смоленской Богоматери (Сортавальское г.п.)

Келейный корпус (восточный, южный) (Сортавальское г.п.)

Konevsky Skete of Valaam Monastery

Угловой хозяйственный корпус с трапезной, кухней, кельями и скотным двором (Сортавальское г.п.)

Дубовая аллея (Сортавальское г.п.)

Chapel at the customs pier, Valaam

Келейный корпус (северо-восточный) (Сортавальское г.п.)

St. Nicholas Skete of Valaam Monastery

Сосна с раскидистой кроной, называемая "Сосной Шишкина" (Сортавальское г.п.)

Church of All Saints (Valaam)

Пешеходный мост (реконструирован) (Сортавальское г.п.)

Пристань (Сортавальское г.п.)

Дорога от монастыря к Никольскому скиту (Сортавальское г.п.)

The cell house of St. Nicholas skete (Valaam)

Келейный корпус (юго-восточный) (Сортавальское г.п.)

Saint Nicholas Church, Valaam

Келейный корпус (северо-западный) (Сортавальское г.п.)

Колодец (Сортавальское г.п.)

Часовня Крестных Страданий (Сортавальское г.п.)

Автотранспортный мост (Сортавальское г.п.)

Пешеходный мост (реконструирован) (Сортавальское г.п.)

Келейный корпус (восточный, северный) (Сортавальское г.п.)

Настоятельский корпус (Сортавальское г.п.)

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