The Sanctuaries of region An excursion tour to the shrines of Ternopil region (2 days) Pochayiv and Zarvanytsya… The tradition of these two outstanding pilgrimage centers of dates back to the times of Kievan Rus. Both of them were founded by monks, who had left Kyiv during Batyy hordes invasion in 1240. Similarly the first monks settled at the caves in the relatively remote places in Kyiv. They still impress by their beauty and picturesque sceneries. Righteous life in these centers became the basis of miracles and healings occurrence. The history of them you can find out right here. The miraculous of Virgin Mary which attract hundreds and thousands of pilgrims every year are the greatest glory and pride of Pochayiv and Zarvanytsya. Life has been flowing quietly in peace at these holy places for centuries. Nowadays Pochayiv belongs to the Orthodox сhurch and Zarvanytsya to the Greek- Catholic one. A trip around these religious centers will be a great opportunity to soothe the soul and find its salvation, learn the ancient history of our country. During the tour you will also be able to get to know about some other icons of the region.

Program Day 1

Arrival to Ternopil. Leaving for the excursion. Pochayiv - one of the largest orthodox centers, the 16-19th-centuries architectural complex with the baroque Assumption Cathedral (Uspinnya), famous for its miraculous and the Pochayiv Holy Virgin ichnogram on the stone. Onyshkivtsi (St. Anna spring well-known for its healing abilities where there is a possibility to plunge into water). – a striking ruined 12th-century fortress atop the Castle Hill with an extremely picturesque town attached, the memorable ring of walls and gate tower which constitute a unique example of the Medieval fortification art; Mykolayivsky Cathedral. Returning to Ternopil. Accommodation at a hotel. Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Check-out at the hotel. Leaving for the excursion. Church of the Nativity (Rizdva Khrystovoho) in Ternopil – the 17th-century church with the miraculous icon of Holy Virgin of Ternopil. Zarvanytsya – the most famous center of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church; the Monastery building, founded in the 13th century. Pidhora monastery (a historical place of the origin of the well-known miraculous icon of Terebovlya Holy Virgin). Returning to Ternopil.

*The organizer is entitled to the right to make the slight changes to the program without changing the general content of a trip.

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