Svyato-Dukhov Monastery

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Svyato-Dukhov Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Vitebsk, Belarus.

The Svyato-Dukhov Monastery exhibits formal classicism architecture with its white walls and symmetrical design at the heart of Vitebsk.

Founded in the 1380s by Duchess Uliana of Tver, wife of Grand Duke Algirdas of Lithuania, the monastery started as a center of Eastern Orthodox faith.

The monastery functions under the Belarusian Orthodox Church within the Viciebsk-Orša Eparchy, maintaining religious traditions through regular services and ceremonies.

The monastery houses one building accessible to visitors, featuring regular Orthodox services and maintaining specific visiting hours according to religious schedules.

Between the mid-17th century and 1839, the monastery operated as a Greek-Catholic institution before returning to Orthodox practices following the dissolution of the Union of Brest.

Location: Vitebsk

Inception: 1380s

Architectural style: classicism

GPS coordinates: 55.19500,30.20167

Latest update: March 15, 2025 19:28

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