Monastery-fortress of the Order of Discalced Carmelites
This reminder of architecture located in the city of Berdichev Zhytomyr region. This monastery is surprising for its majestic views. In its structure are defensive walls, towers and a huge indescribable beauty of the church, which is made in a lush baroque.
The history of the monastery of the Order of Discalced Carmelites
Known in those days, Kiev governor and politician Janusz Tsishkevich became the founder of this huge fortress. The idea of creating such an object came to him after a deadly captivity from which he miraculously managed to escape. The fact that Janusz did not hope for life, while in captivity. One night he came monks who prayed for his safe return to his native land. After sleeping Tsishkevich vowed that freed, he would erect a temple of God.
Lublin on the road to become a prisoner of the former sign of God, because he saw the very same monk who wanted his release. It was the monks of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. In 1630 Janusz handed fortress in this holy gift, some time later, work began on the construction of the monastery. 1642 was the beginning of life to the monastery, but then Tsishkevich brought a gift an icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Despite numerous destruction and fire during the Second World War, the monastery resisted constant renovation. Today preserved not only the appearance of the building, but the interior.
What can be seen next to the monastery
In one of the rooms of the monastery is equipped History Museum . Looking at him, you can learn all the details and interesting facts about this amazing castle. The museum is open every day except Monday.
The monastery does not impress any visitor. Having been there, you feel a special atmosphere and incredible emotions.
