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Basilian monastery, Greek Catholic monastery in Buchach, Ukraine.

The Basilian monastery complex includes the Holy Cross Church with a bell tower, theological school buildings, and monastic cells on Fedor Hill.

The monastery foundation began with a charter signed in Lublin on December 7, 1712, with Stefan Potocki and Joanna Sieniawska donating 30,000 zlotys.

The monastery strengthens the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church presence in Western Ukraine through religious education and spiritual guidance for the local population.

The religious complex stands 2 kilometers from central Buchach, with regular transportation connections from the railway station located 1.7 kilometers away.

The monastery features an ancient bell tower with a distinctive spire and an interior adorned with detailed sculptures and a decorated iconostasis.

Location: Buchach

Inception: December 7, 1712

GPS coordinates: 49.06014,25.39661

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:30

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