Zhydychyn St.Nicolas Monastery

The St. Nicholas Zhydychyn Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries of Kievan Rus and, according to some sources, was founded before the baptism of Rus in the 9th and 10th centuries.

About this building

Monuments of national importance have been preserved since ancient times: The Metropolitan's Palace, St. Nicholas Church, and the bell tower. In 2019, we found an ancient tomb that no one knew about. It is preserved and all guests of our monastery can see it.

Timeline

975 year-Archimandrite Anekt of Zhydychyn presents the Throne Gospel to the Church of Zhydychyn (Basilian Chronicles).
1227-Prince Danylo Romanovych goes to Zhydychyn “to bow to the icon of St. Nicholas” (Galician-Volyn Chronicle)
In the 17th century in terms of its importance, the monastery was considered second only to the Kyiv Cave Monastery.
King Danylo Halytskyi and other European monarchs visited the monastery.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Interior features
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Churchyard
  • Links to national heritage
  • Famous people or stories

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Level access throughout
  • Level access to the main areas
  • Ramp or level access available on request
  • Steps to enter the building or churchyard
  • Car park at the building
  • On street parking at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building
  • Accessible toilets nearby
  • Café within 500m
  • Muddy boot friendly
  • Space to secure your bike
  • Wifi
  • Building shop or souvenirs

Regular events

  • Here you will be able to take part in worship services, to proceed to the sacraments of confession, communion, and confirmation every day.

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