The Sergius refectory of the Vysoko-Petrovsky stauropegial monastery is planned to be restored in 2026translated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Restoration of the facade, forged grilles, slopes, carpentry filling, injection of brickwork of the vault, restoration of brickwork, white stone and brick decor, passage arch, walkway and walkway steps are planned.

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Petar Marković

It's good that they will finally fix the pigeon hole and those stairs, because water always collects there and damages the wall. We hope that in 2026 it will actually start and not be delayed again. Thank God that at least something is being done on the old monastery.

Alexandra Rusu

It's good that they also think about the yellow walls with those steps, because the water collected there ruins the whole wall, as Petar says. I hope it will not be postponed again until after 2026. Thank God that at least something is moving at the old monastery.

María Sánchez

Hopefully they will start in 2026 and not leave it for later, as Petar says. The thing about the gúlbische and the stairs that always collect water sounds logical to me, because that ends up rotting everything. Thank God that at least they are going to fix the façade and the entrance archway, they looked pretty bad the last time I passed by there.

Fernando García

Yes, the gúlbische has always been a problem with stagnant water, I have seen it in more than one monastery and in the end it eats the stone. I'm glad they're also going to inject the vault, because that prevents everything from collapsing over time. I hope they don't delay it, as Petar rightly says.

Bojana Nikolić

I agree, Peter, that gully with the steps had been catching water and rain for years, so the wall was really crumbling. I was there last year after the rain and saw how the puddles lingered. I hope that this time the deadline of 2026 will be respected and not postponed like many times before.

Pablo Romero

I hope they don't delay it, María, because that entrance archway already looked quite deteriorated when I went with my husband last year. The thing about the gúlbische with the stagnant water is absolutely right, in the restaurant where I work it also happens to us with the patios and in the end we have to chop everything. Do you pass by there often or only from time to time?

Marta Sánchez

Yes, stagnant water in the gúlbische ends up rotting everything, I saw it in the monastery of Saint Nicholas when I was in Moscow. I think it's good that they include the injection in the vault, that gives more security. Hopefully they will start in 2026 without delays, as Petar says.

Diego Martínez

I hope they don't delay it either, Pablo. That entrance archway was already crying out for a hand when I saw it last summer, and the stagnant water in the gúlbische is a problem that eats away at the stone very quickly, as you say. What restaurant do you work at that also happens to you with patios?

Paula López

I hope they do start in 2026 without delays, Diego. That stagnant water in the gúlbische is a disaster, just like the back patio of the store where I work: every time it rains hard, a puddle forms that ends up damaging the tiles. Did you go alone or with your family when you saw him last summer?

Joanna Zielińska

It's good that they will finally take care of these stairs and gulybiszcze, because the water there really destroys everything, as they write. I was there two years ago after it rained and the puddles stood there for a week. I hope they don't postpone the date.

Elena García

Yes, stagnant water in the gúlbische is a classic problem, just like in San Nicolás. I'm glad they included the vault injection, that avoids any surprises. I hope Petar is right and it is not delayed until 2027.

Rubén Romero

I hope they don't delay, Paula. That stagnant water in the gúlbische worries me the same, because last year I went with my husband and son and we saw how it seeps through the joints of the tiles. Has the store where you work also tried installing a drainage grate?

Katherine Johnson

I’m glad they’re finally fixing the gulbische and those steps that trap water – saw the puddles myself when I ran past the monastery last spring after a rain. Hoping the 2026 date actually sticks this time.

Beatriz López

I hope it doesn't get delayed, Diego, because that archway and the water in the gúlbische have been eating away at the stone for years, as you say. Something similar happened to me with the patio of the bus terminal where I work: after each storm the water remains stagnant and we have already had to change several slabs. Do you live near the monastery or were you passing through Moscow?

Elena Barbu

Yes, that water on the gutters really wreaks havoc, I've also seen how the plaster swells at the corners. Petar is right, it must be solved once. Let's hope he doesn't delay the work this time.

Cristina López

Yes, the water in the gúlbische is a headache, the same thing happens with the stairs of my parish here in Seville when it rains hard. I like that they include the vault injection, that really holds everything together. Have you seen any monasteries where the restoration has been delayed for a long time?

Rubén Romero

I hope it's not late either, Beatriz. That humidity in the gúlbische is a classic problem, like what you say about the terminal slabs. I was only passing through Moscow once years ago and the same thing caught my attention. What terminal do you work on?