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Discover the mysteries of Eastern Orthodoxy and descend into catacombs
to see mummies of much-revered saints on an excursion to the holy of hol-
ies for all eastern Slavs. Founded as a cave monastery in 1051, the
lavra
is
packed with golden-domed churches, baroque edifices and orchards. Religious
ceremonies take place in lavishly decorated, icon-filled interiors, accompanied by
