St. George`s Monastery, Danevka

Such a number of ancient temples, as in Chernihiv, there is probably nowhere. Many churches not only in the city but also in the area. George convent in the village of Danivka.

The history of the monastery in Danivtsi

Danivka village, near Kozelets known for its temple far beyond the region. Its history begins in 1654. Wooden monastery was built to commemorate the victory of Bohdan Khmelnytsky over the Polish army. Since 1708 began a period of prosperity sanctuary when the come here monks Pochayiv Monastery (now the laurel). Also during this period the monastery took care of Hetman Ivan Skoropadsky.

In 1741, by order of Empress Elizabeth George built a stone monastery. Construction was delayed up to 29 years. The money allocated for the sanctuary Kozeletskiy Colonel Yefim Daragan. He was married to the sister of Alexei Razumovsky.

In memory of the former Trinity Monastery, which joined George in 1854 built a temple of the Holy Trinity.

During the Soviet Union St. George Monastery in Danivtsi was converted into a nursing home. And during World War II shrine building was partially destroyed.

In 1995, the St. George Monastery reopened its doors to parishioners.

St. George monastery has miraculous icon.

Legend monastery

It`s no secret that often the churches built in the place where the miracle appeared or holiday. Danivskyy Monastery is no exception.

Lord through St. George showed people wonder. For buyers that drove some local dense forests, was attacked by robbers. Merchants began to pray for George, and robbers let them go. At this point, after a while began to build a monastery.

How to get to St. George Monastery

From Kozelets (district center) to Danivky go only 11 kilometers. Until Kozelets can be reached along the road Kyiv - Chernihiv.