Pechersk Lavra

Hordes, empires, and Soviet bombs: What Kyiv's Lavra survived before June 15

Russia committed a grave war crime against global cultural heritage by launching a targeted strike that ignited a massive fire at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Ukrainian officials and church leaders said on June 15.

15 June, 09:37 AM

Russian drone strike ignites the roof of Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral

A Russian overnight strike ignited the roof of the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of the greatest shrines in the Christian world, Metropolitan Epifaniy, head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, reported on X on June 15.

15 June, 08:04 AM

UNESCO voices concern over Russian attacks on Ukraine’s World Heritage sites

UNESCO published a statement on Jan. 26 expressing serious concern over Russian attacks on Ukraine during January 2026, which damaged both civilian infrastructure and World Heritage sites in Ukraine.

27 January, 03:50 PM

Russian strike damages Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and its ancient caves

Russian strikes on Kyiv on Jan. 24 damaged several facilities at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, including the gallery leading to the entrance of the Far Caves, where the relics of Lavra saints are kept, Suspilne Culture reported on Jan. 26.

27 January, 11:40 AM

Senior ROC priest hospitalized after court hearing

Metropolitan Pavel, a former Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) head of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, is being treated at a Kyiv hospital after his condition deteriorated during a court hearing on Aug. 21, according to Pavel’s lawyer, Mykyta Chekman.

22 August 2024, 11:55 PM

Pechersk Lavra

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