Ascension Florovsky Convent

A Wonderful Insight into Ukrainian Christianity, Past and Present

This wonderful convent, located in the historic Podil district, is well worth visiting for anyone who wants to gain an understanding of Ukrainian Christianity past and present. It is about a five minu...

Nice but no photos allowed :(

This one is kind of nice. And much larger than I thought. It's kind of hidden and sets back off of the street. You can't take any photos inside the cathedral but it's still nice to check out.

quiet peaceful monastery in Podil district of Kiev

Kiev has quite some famous cathedrals and monasteries in the city centre, visited by tourists. Where you find the local people going to church is in the quiet peaceful monastery of the nuns (complete...

Visit the Burial Caves

It is well worth the time to visit the burial cave. Glass caskets of venerated saints. Women must wear a dress. They do provide a wrap skirt loaner if you do not have a skirt. It is a religious s...

Step back in time

With several churches on its beautiful grounds, the convent is notable for its architecture, but moreso for the continuity of its existence as a place of retreat and worship. Stepping inside the main ...