Saint Pantaleon monastery, Orthodox monastery in Feofaniia, Holosiivskyi District of Kyiv, Ukraine
Saint Pantaleon monastery is an Orthodox convent in Feofaniia, Kyiv. The main cathedral has a central dome surrounded by four smaller domes and displays Russian Revival architectural elements throughout.
The monastery was founded in 1905 under architect Yevhen Yermakov's direction. It suffered closure, looting, and damage during the 1920s and World War II.
The monastery operates as a convent within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and maintains regular religious services throughout the year. The sisters follow daily prayer rhythms that shape life within the community and offer visitors insight into monastic practice.
The grounds are open to visitors who can explore the buildings and attend scheduled prayer services. It helps to check in advance which areas are accessible and when services take place.
The cathedral walls contain detailed tracery patterns that reflect architectural elements found in the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn. This connection shows how architectural ideas were shared across the region during this period.
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