Pilgrimage trip of parishioners of the Tikhvin Church in the city of Stupino to the Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersky Monasterytranslated

July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 4, parishioners of the Tikhvin Church in the city of Stupino, together with the rector, Priest Georgy Shmarin, visited the Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersky Monastery. At the monastery, guests were treated to a sightseeing tour... Read more...

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Cristina Gheorghiu

Good that they reached Pskovo-Pechersky, I heard that the trip with father Gheorghe was long, but worth it. I wonder if they got to sit for the evening service in the caves, because it's completely different there.

Bogdan Barbu

Yes, they spent vespers in the caves, one of the group told me. It's completely different, that silence and the voices echoing in the rock capture you completely. Have you been there before with father Gheorghe?

Alexandru Barbu

No, I didn't get there with father Gheorghe yet, but he also told me about the vespers in the caves. That silence and the voices hitting the rock sounds impressive, it really stuck in my mind. Next time the group goes, how about I give it a try?

Ana Munteanu

Yes, I was with father Gheorghe and the group, exactly at the vespers in the caves. That silence and how you can hear the voices hitting the rock completely grabs you, you're right. Have you repeated the experience before or was it the first time?

Radu Constantinescu

Yes, it was exactly that cave with the voices that seem to hit the walls that stuck in my mind the most. I was there once two years ago, also with a group from the parish, but I haven't found the same peace since then. Did you feel the same when you came back, or did something change?

Corina Stan

Yes, exactly at the vespers in the caves I also felt the voices hitting the rock, as if it pulls you closer to prayer. I was only once, three summers ago, with a smaller group from the parish. Have you gone with father Gheorghe since then or did he stay on that one time?

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