Saint Sergius hermitage, Hrushovo

The Saint Sergius Hermitage stands on elevated ground with stone walls, wooden gates, and multiple religious buildings connected by paved pathways through gardens.

The monastery traces its origins to early 14th century religious movements, drawing inspiration from Saint Sergius of Radonezh's monastic principles and practices.

The monastery maintains daily Orthodox services, with monks performing traditional rituals, creating religious art, and maintaining manuscript collections in their library.

Visitors need to wear appropriate clothing covering shoulders and knees, following posted schedules for services and maintaining silence in designated prayer areas.

Local monks cultivate medicinal herbs in the monastery gardens, continuing centuries-old traditions of natural healing practices passed through generations.

Location: Hrushovo

GPS coordinates: 48.00438,23.74812

Latest update: March 23, 2025 11:17