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17-MAY-2008 Jola Dziubinska

Zymne Monastery

Zymne, Ukraine view map

A stone building with 7 cells, which is called "Chamber of Saint Volodymyr" is supposed to be the oldest part of the monastery complex, probably built for Prince Volodymir as a winter residence.
On the wall next to the building there is a colorful mural, presenting two scenes:
Left - Patriarch of Constantinople Nicholas II Chrysoberges holding a miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, gives it with the wedding blessing to Prince Volodymyr and Princess Ann.
Right - Great Prince Volodymyr donates the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary to the monks in Zymne monastery.
Till today the icon is placed in the main church of monastery and is the most precious relic, that people worship and pilgrimage to for miracles.

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Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography31-May-2008 09:08
znakomite zdjecie!gratulujê,vote
QUERIDO30-May-2008 17:41
Excellent shot,V
Guest 30-May-2008 16:55
Superb photo. V.
Paco López30-May-2008 15:45
Wonderful place and shot!! V!
Cindi Smith30-May-2008 15:31
Wonderful place! Wow! I love all the info you provided too! This is a fantastic place and I love the composition!
McGarva30-May-2008 15:03
Great colours, composition and lighting
Fred Parsons30-May-2008 15:03
Nice work and interesting story
Walter Otto Koenig30-May-2008 14:41
Nice image of this beautiful church. Thank you also for the information about this. "V"
zyziza30-May-2008 14:00
Old, fine architectury! V
Guest 30-May-2008 13:47
Great architecture, and great use of light! V
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