Maniava Skete

In the Ukrainian Carpathians are a lot of amazing buildings of ancient settlements and cultures. You can verify this by going on a trip in the mountainous part of the country. The territory of Western Ukraine, especially the highlands, was once inhabited huzul tribes in the outlook is closely intertwined pagan and Christian religion. After the baptism of Kievan Rus began large-scale structure of the churches on the whole territory of a powerful state. In addition, we have chosen those places where it was difficult to capture and destroy the shrine. In the village of Manyava, among dense forests and high slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, was built Skeet Manyavsky - male Holy Cross Monastery.

In Manyava long lived hutsuly who practiced paganism, but with the advent of the monastery complex in the village began to popularize the Orthodox faith. Skeet in Christianity is called a solitary place of residence of the monks, who became Manyava. The shrine was founded by the monks - come from Mount Athos monastery Ivan Vyshensky and Job Knyaginetskim in 1608, as recorded in the annals. However, there is a legend that tells of the search for a place to build a monastery. Back in the 13th century in these places came monks to escape the attacks of the Crimean Tatars. Staying near a large stone, they drank water from the spring. Taste of the water reminded them of the sacred waters of Mount Athos, and they decided to settle here. Later the stone with the sacred source called "Blessed", which now can be found in the city on the north-east of the Holy Cross Monastery. He monks and pilgrims pray and ask for healing and peace. Another legend tells that in the territory of the monastery are the remains Manyavsky Ukrainian Hetman Ivan Vygovskogo who was buried there, but his body has not yet been found.

Monastery of the Ascension is located between the mountain and the river Skitets, which washes it on three sides. Skeet Manyavsky fenced wall, and it has four towers battlements that protected from enemy attacks. Monastyrnyi complex consists of wooden and stone buildings. On the territory of the monastery is Manyavsky Holy Cross Church. There is also a tower "Treasury", which was of great importance for the monastery. Her three-tiered structure allows sdaleka notice approaching enemy. Will go up to the tower, and will appear in front of you wonderful mountain scenery with evergreen forests.

Manyava village and the place where the monastery was built, are considered sacred, because there was a double-monks of the Virgin. Ukrainian historians and writers called him Athos Carpathians as Manyavsky skit took an active part in the spiritual education of not only the village, but the whole country as an Orthodox shrine. Today - it`s historical and architectural reserve "Skeet Manyavsky."

Manyava village is located 27 kilometers from the railway station "Nadvornaya", which is connected to Ivano-Frankivsk. From the station, walk to the village taxis. You can also order a taxi which will take you into the center of the village.