The Kirillov Monastery
As we walk southward toward Moscow, we are passing through an area of Northwestern Russia that is dotted with small lakes. The history of this area includes the development of many monasteries. Our path takes us directly through the town of Belozersk. The description that follows is from a tour company's website.
"… Deserted refuge and heaven for countless souls who left everything behind for higher calling. This is one of the many places that gave Russia the name of a Holy Country. This is the Russian desert that blossomed with a multitude of spiritual flowers, like the ancient deserts of Egypt, Libya, Palestine or Syria. Some of its past glory can be seen even today. The might of the Kirillov Monastery, once the largest monastic settlement in Russia, the splendid glory of Dionysius’ frescoes at Ferapontovo, or the quiet beauty of one of Russia's oldest towns – small and remote Belozersk. It is a glimpse of the past, but it is the kind of past that brightens today and gives inspiration and hope for tomorrow."
http://www.iconsexplained.com/iec/03000_kirillov.htm
The Ferapontov Monastery
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