Religious site
Old Katholikon of the Trinity Lavra
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The Old Katholikon, or Trinity Cathedral, is the oldest church within the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, built in 1422 over the grave of St. Sergius. Its white-stone architecture and single golden dome exemplify early Muscovite style. Inside, the iconostasis features a copy of Andrei Rublev's Trinity, the original of which was created for this cathedral. The interior is adorned with frescoes and icons, creating a deeply spiritual ambiance. Pilgrims and visitors come to venerate the relics of St. Sergius, housed in a silver shrine.
Don't miss
- View the replica of Andrei Rublev's Trinity icon, a masterpiece of Russian iconography.
- Venerate the silver shrine containing the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
- Admire the 15th-century frescoes and the original iconostasis.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Old Katholikon of the Trinity Lavra
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inKiev Pechersk Lavra Tour5★ · 12 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$44 per personSee dates →
Most bookedPrivate Guided Tour of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra4.7★ · 21 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$60 per personSee dates →More attractions in Sergiev Posad