Qushlar haqida mo‘jiza, Stone monument near Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiyev Posad, Russia.
Qushlar haqida mo'jiza is a stone monument near the Trinity Lavra monastery walls featuring carved birds that commemorate a significant local religious event. The stone combines religious imagery with animal carvings in a style typical of medieval Russian stonework.
The monument preserves the memory of the 14th century when, according to tradition, birds gathered during the prayers of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. This episode was later carved into stone to keep the story alive for future generations.
The monument shows how nature and spirituality connect in Russian Orthodox tradition, reflecting beliefs about Saint Sergius and animals. Visitors can see how medieval people understood the relationship between faith and the natural world.
The monument stands near the main monastery path and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can find it by following the walkways around the Trinity Lavra complex any time of year.
The birds carved on the stone are not just religious symbols but show medieval craft techniques rarely seen in other local monuments. Specialists note that the carving style has distinctive features suggesting a skilled sculptor worked on it.
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