The excursion trip to the Raifa Monastery of the Mother of God
Raifa monastery of the Mother of God has a centuries-old history. It should thank for its name the monastery on Sinay semi-island, founded on the place of camp of Jews on the exit with Moisey from Egypt to Israel. Raifa Monastery is situated on the bank of the lake, in the circle of venerable pines. It is unique in terms of architecture, too. Raifa belongs to such a rare monasteries, that are restored practically completely. Its ensemble is considered to be the masterpiece of architecture. The main shrine of the monastery - is Georgian Mother of God Icon - is famous as miracle-working and it grants cure to sufferers.
Nowadays Raifa monastery is the centre of visitation of pilgrims not only from Russia, but the whole world. Many faithful and the representatives of clergy consider exactly Raifa monastery the real New Jerusalem, summoned to become not only the centre of eastern orthodoxy, but the orthodox world of all Russia.
The excursion includes visiting of the Troitsky cathedral, the Church of the the Georgian Mother of God, going to the lake.
The length - 3 hours
A tour can be conducted in a foreign language - English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Turkish if required.
