Zhyrovichy Monastery
534 reviews
September 30
We visited this place on our own, without excursions, the main cathedral was under repair, we walked around the surrounding area. Everything is done neatly, a beautiful garden with a fountain, huge bells that are located right next to the garden and they are also active. Shops selling church utensils. Overall, the experience is excellent, there is a desire to return and take a full tour after the renovation.
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November 1
Zhirovichi is the Orthodox center of Belarus, unites 4 churches - the Assumption Cathedral, St. Nicholas Church. It is here that the miraculous icon of the Mother of God is located, the Holy Cross Church, the Yavlen Church is closed for restoration. All this is complemented by well-groomed greenery and territory. Also on the territory there is a Theological seminary, a Bell tower, monasteries, several commercial church shops, there is a lean paid dining room for everyone. In the depths of the buildings, the story of the miraculous icon's appearance is recreated (it has always appeared to children)
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August 13
It's a wonderful place. Well-maintained clean area. Temples are being restored.Responsive, wonderful servants of the temple. The place is a must-visit. We were on Wednesday (There were few people). There is a large parking lot nearby.
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October 23
One of the most famous active monasteries in Belarus. A quiet, peaceful holy place in a small town. Nearby there is a car park and a small pond where you can relax on a bench and admire the views of the monastery.
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November 11
A peaceful place, you always want to be there, it's beautiful, you get such grace. All the streets are clean, well-groomed, well-developed infrastructure. There are a lot of parking lots, pedestrian paths. Souvenir shops.
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July 27
The place of power is unequivocal. The true spiritual purpose of this beautiful place is felt. The very picturesque architecture of the old monastery and all the surrounding buildings. There are church shops and a monastery canteen on the territory. If you are passing by, it is a must to visit.
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December 15
A very atmospheric place✨ The ringing of the bells is magnificent and penetrates to the depths of the soul. Nicely. There is a very tasty bread in the monastery shop, which they bake themselves. And the food is also very tasty.
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November 12
Immediately upon entering, an atmosphere of peace and tranquility is felt. The architecture of the monastery is impressive — ancient buildings, beautiful domes and manicured gardens create incredible harmony with the surrounding nature.
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November 10
A wonderful place, I recommend everyone to visit the monastery, plunge into the springs, venerate the miraculous icons! The monastery is after restoration, it is very beautiful and comfortable.
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August 16
The Orthodox pearl of Belarus! I strongly advise every Orthodox to visit here. The miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Zhirovichskaya" is the smallest icon in stone (jasper). At the moment, the main Assumption Church is closed for restoration, the icon has been moved to another temple of the monastery, where you can venerate the Image. A beautiful, landscaped area, two miraculous springs are located at a distance from the monastery.
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August 8
Ambiguous impressions: I am an Orthodox atheist, but if from an aesthetic point of view it is really very beautiful, large-scale, modern, but at the same time it is a historical place. I recommend visiting, but be prepared that this is an Orthodox university in fact.
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September 8
A beautiful and energetically pleasant place. At the time of September 2024, the monastery is under reconstruction, only St. Nicholas Church, a refectory and a shop with souvenirs, icons, candles are open. There is a shelf with skirts at the entrance, you'd better take your own handkerchief.
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July 26
An amazing place, the richest in the spiritual and historical sense.
We highly recommend a guided tour of the monastery with the participation of the novices of the seminary, especially performed by the senior guide Svyatoslav!
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July 17
A wonderful excursion from Daniel. A hospitable monastery. Many thanks to the whole brotherhood for the opportunity to touch history, to worship the guardian and associate of the Belarusian Church Filaret, the miraculous image of the Mother of God.
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August 7
Anyone coming from Russia will be disappointed. This is not the level of Sergiev Posad, Suzdal or Vladimir.It's more of a tourist destination.Lots of shops with church paraphernalia.Services are held in a small classroom-type room.Candles are not lit, but put in special places.Temples differ from Orthodox ones in their internal structure.There is no painting of domes and walls, there are no ancient icons.Maybe they are, but I've only come across new models in temples.In icon shops- like in a supermarket - the choice is huge.The monastery is undergoing renovation.You can't get everywhere.Young monks take guided tours of the territory.Plastic cards are not accepted, only cash.In the parking lot, we were alone with Russian license plates.The monastery is a cross between Catholics and Orthodox.For an amateur.
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November 11
The place of power is the people, you can confess, get spiritual help, answers to life questions, there is an inexpensive hotel near the monastery (15p a day), there is a refectory and a lot of other shops, an ATM next to the hotel in general full service
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August 28
The place for the monostyr is ideally chosen, so it feels as if someone has indicated this place. The monostyr fits into the surrounding nature. Personally, I really liked it.
Minus. I can't even say anything bad. However, I would like to visit the theological school itself with an excursion. But in general, I really liked it, I'm delighted.
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October 8
One of the most iconic monasteries in Belarus!
The monastery is being restored, which is good news! The Miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Zhirovitskaya" is kept in the temple!
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November 20
Very comfortable environment. Polite sellers who are ready to tell you about every detail. A huge selection of crosses, chains, bracelets, etc. The only drawback was that there was nowhere to put a candle, after the service everything was extinguished until the next evening service.
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September 21
God bless all the inhabitants of the monastery, and God grant wisdom to all seminarians - future spiritual doctors of human souls. I was here on 09/21/2024 - I got joy and peace of mind. God save you.
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July 8
A deeply spiritual place. Grace during the Liturgy. One of the strongest shrines in Belarus. For us, this is one of the mandatory places that we visit when traveling to this country. Mother of God "Zhirovichesky" - next to her miraculous icon it is calm and gracious.
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August 8
This is a place of power! When I come to Belarus, I always try to come here, worship the miraculous icon of the Zhirovitskaya Mother of God and plunge into the font. For those who are going to visit for the first time, I recommend taking a guided tour right at the monastery. It is conducted by seminarians and shows places where you cannot get to yourself, it is very interesting! I also recommend drinking tea with juicers in the local refectory and buying fresh monastery pastries.
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September 9
It is better to come personally and experience the grace of the holy place yourself. I can add that you can get there both by public transport and by car. There is a place to spend the night and have a snack. I advise you to find out about everything in advance
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July 18
A very beautiful place! Decoration of the Belarusian land. You can safely pray and worship the image of the Mother of God. A good refectory. It's a good road.
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April 4
The location is good and calm, there are many buildings, church shops, souvenirs, if you get to the ringing of the bell, the most wonderful impressions are provided. They also have a cool refectory, very tasty and an affordable price tag.In general, there is something to see.
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October 6
I liked everything very much, a very pleasant place, there are many rooms on the territory of the monastery where you can go, you can also chat with the servants of the monastery.
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November 2
I try to come as often as possible, it's a good place. There is a font, a beautiful landscaped area. I advise everyone to visit at least here.
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July 12
We visited St. Nicholas Church, refectory, bought delicious bread, looked at the territory, everything is great, next time we will try to get to the service
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June 25
A very salty beautiful place. The services are very beautiful and informative. There is a holy shrine nearby. The territory is well maintained. The attitude towards the parishioners is decent. Everything is delicious in the refectory.
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November 11
Visiting the Zhirovichi monastery was a real revelation for me. This place is filled with peace of mind and reverent grandeur. The architectural structures of the monastery are real works of art, and each of them has its own unique history. The cathedrals, their interior decoration and sacred atmosphere were especially impressive.
The monastery is surrounded by a well-kept territory where you can enjoy a walk among the beautiful gardens and parks. This is a place where you can escape from the hustle and bustle and find harmony with yourself.
I would especially like to mention the hospitality of the monastery. We are always ready to help you and tell you about its history and traditions. This place is literally saturated with kindness and warmth.
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March 12
A very beautiful place, there are "refectories" where you can eat, there are no problems with parking, there is a new bell tower with a huge bell, a quiet, peaceful place, you can just sit on benches and relax in silence.
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November 21, 2023
A very good place to visit, clean,beautiful, calm. There are several church shops on the territory, it is possible to book excursions.
If you visit the monastery with the help of public transport, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the route and time of transportation in advance
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January 22
It's a great place. In the whole area. A salted place. A large area. The current monastery is for men. It is very clean and beautiful. For the photo. There is a font. It is super convenient and you can take photos and videos.
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July 30
I just admired this place, in the altar of the temple there is a stone on which the Virgin herself sat! The priest said these words: the places here are so holy that you don't have to walk around the territory, but move on your knees!
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January 28
An incredibly beautiful place, what wonderful fathers there are, Many and good summers to them! We have been going there for many years, bathing in the font. Our father Seraphim will always support you from a distance. The soul sings there, a strong prayer place. You immediately feel good there and gain strength.
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October 27
The place is beautiful, the nature is gorgeous.. But we got caught during the repair, we didn't look at everything and the trade is repulsive... They made it out of a holy place, just a business
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June 5, 2023
Cozy, beautiful, bright... My impressions are the most vivid and positive
We took an excursion from a young man who studies there. He talked very interestingly about all the buildings and structures on the territory of the monastery.
About the people involved in the monastery
About the life of the monastery and the students
There is a refectory and a clean, comfortable, free toilet on site.
Nearby there are shops with souvenirs, honey and herbal preparations.
I definitely recommend you to visit
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May 7
This is one of the most salted places in Belarus with an interesting history. I also have a personal story related to this monostyr. By the age of fifty, I had an autoimmune disease, but at that time it was not clear at all what it was. My wife went to monostyr and ordered a health service. Nine months later, our son was born. Now I'm making fun of her that in the monastery it was necessary to specify the request somehow, because the disease remained. Five years later, they were diagnosed with Crohn's disease.
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July 30
The Monastery of the Holy Dormition in Zhirovitsy is a wonderful place for filling spiritual forces, where we rest our souls
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June 30
A beautiful atmospheric place. Everything is very well maintained, neat. There is a large parking lot and a refectory.
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June 16
These are not just impressions, they are super impressions. I would compare it with the Sofia gathering in Kiev. The nature, the atmosphere, even the air is different there. We went as a family, went around everything, visited the holy spring and font. And also monastery bread... By the time they got to the car, the son chewed on a hunk of bread and said that he had never tasted anything tastier. I definitely recommend you to visit.
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July 16
We've been there twice, and we'll go again this year. After visiting the monastery and bathing in the holy spring, he began to walk better. The leg problems have decreased.
God bless you all!
Good luck with everything...
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July 31, 2023
A very beautiful monastery. It has changed a lot in the last 10 years. All buildings have been renovated both inside and out. Convenient parking, although it is too small during the influx of pilgrims and tourists. Very beautiful bells. Magnificent views. It is a very majestic temple, there are no obstacles in the inspection of the monastery, I was happy to visit this monastery, I recommend it.
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October 14
A place of power.I always visit the monastery twice a year, and only this gives me the strength to live on.My spiritual father rests in the cemetery in the monastery
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October 2, 2023
Beautiful, calm, peaceful.
You can eat in the refectory
The main thing is to bow to the icons, order a prayer service, put candles and plunge into the font.
A good place, worth visiting at least once, but with enough time to slowly walk around and feel the atmosphere
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August 3, 2023
My favorite place in the area, it is very warm in the soul, some inner peace and tranquility, I always try to put candles on and be sure to drink some water, and if the weather allows, then I will swim!
Note: on the territory of the monastery, you can only buy with CASH, an ATM is a 5-minute walk away.
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October 3, 2023
Very beautiful architecture, a wonderful guide Nazar, a guy to study there, an extensive tour, everything is fine and great, but at the same time there is a business at the shrine, probably the time is such, I will not judge not in my competence
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July 31, 2023
An amazing place, wonderful ringing of bells, historical temples, excursions around the territory, delicious pastries, you can buy a lot of religious goods, friendly attitude, it's better to come in the morning
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October 12
It's worth staying in this place rather than talking about it. It's just a gorgeous and beautiful place. This is one of the pearls of our Belarus.
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August 17
We travel with our family every year.It helps us a lot.The main thing is to believe in God and all the saints, from the bottom of your heart.
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