Svitiaz Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Svitiaz, Ukraine.
The Monastery of Saints Peter and Paul stands near Lake Svitiaz, featuring typical 19th-century Orthodox architectural elements and religious decorations.
Founded in 1846, the monastery became a center for Orthodox worship during a period of religious development in the Volyn region of Ukraine.
The monastery maintains regular religious services, ceremonies, and celebrations that connect local residents with traditional Orthodox Christian practices.
Visitors can reach the monastery by following the main road through Svitiaz village, with parking spaces available near the entrance.
The monastery's location next to Lake Svitiaz, the deepest lake in Ukraine at 58.4 meters, combines religious heritage with natural landscapes.
Location: Svitiaz
Inception: 1846
GPS coordinates: 51.48723,23.85595
Latest update: March 31, 2025 06:34
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