All Saints Church, Orthodox church in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine.
All Saints Church is a church building within Kyiv Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine, distinguished by its elaborate interior design. At its core stands a multi-tiered wooden iconostasis carved in the early 1700s and adorned with fine gilded details that catch the light.
The building was constructed between 1696 and 1698 under Hetman Ivan Mazepa, who had his coat of arms displayed inside. After 1709, imperial Russian pressure led to the removal of this heraldic symbol, marking a shift in the church's history.
The church is dedicated to All Saints and features large-scale interior murals that shape how the space feels when you enter. These painted scenes were created by a team of artists and form an important visual element throughout the sanctuary.
You enter from the south side through a main entrance with a pediment, then climb substantial oak steps that lead inside. The interior features domed spaces with windows, making it easy to move through and see the different areas of the church.
In 1906, a team of twenty-two artists led by Ivan Yizhakevych painted extensive murals throughout the interior, blending newly created works with restored historical paintings. This collaborative effort created layers of artistic expression that reflect different periods of the church's decoration.
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