Basilian Monastery of St. Nicholas in Krekhiv, Ukrainian Greek Catholic monastery in Krekhiv, Ukraine.
The stone monastery complex forms an irregular pentagon with defensive walls, bell towers, and multiple buildings for worship and communal gatherings.
Founded in 1612 by monks Joel and Silvester from Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the monastery received land support from Stanisław Żółkiewski for its construction.
The monastery houses notable religious artifacts and serves as a center for Greek Catholic practices, with the largest pilgrimage occurring on May 22.
Located 40 kilometers northwest of Lviv at coordinates 50.033837, 23.797846, the monastery remains open to visitors interested in Ukrainian religious heritage.
The monastery survived closure during Soviet occupation in 1949, when numerous monks faced imprisonment, yet returned to active religious service afterward.
Location: Krekhiv
Inception: 1612
Website: https://krekhivmonastery.org
GPS coordinates: 50.03289,23.79806
Latest update: May 14, 2025 10:48
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