Pilgrimage to Tarusa and Polenovotranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 4, 2026, the Pilgrimage Center of Korolev of the Sergiev Posad Diocese organized a cultural and educational trip to Tarusa and Polenovo. In Tarusa, pilgrims visited the ancient Peter and Paul Cathedral, the main feature of which is the stone iconostasis. Its festive and apostolic rows are decorated with icons, not painted, but carved from stone. In addition, the participants of the trip were given a sightseeing and walking tour, during which they […]

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ალექსანდრე წიკლაური

It is cool that there is a stone iconostasis. It is especially interesting that the ceremonial and apostolic rows are decorated with icons carved in stone, not with paint. It would be nice to see photos of these stone icons.

Красимира Петрова

Interesting about the stone iconostasis in the Peter and Paul Cathedral. I had never heard of icons cut from stone instead of painted. I would like to see pictures of these festive and apostolic lines.

Lukáš Šimko

That is interesting, the stone iconostasis in the Peter and Paul Cathedral in Tarus. I have never heard of icons carved from stone instead of painting, especially in the festive and apostolic council. It would be great if someone gave at least one photo.

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