Sacred Treasures from Kyiv
Discover seven exceptional examples of Ukrainian sacred art from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, on display in the UK for the first time.
Discover seven exceptional examples of Ukrainian sacred art from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, on display in the UK for the first time.
Reflecting centuries of devotion and craftsmanship, this display offers a rare chance to experience sacred art from one of the world’s most significant religious and cultural sites, showcasing the Lavra’s enduring artistic and cultural legacy.
Display highlights
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Icon of the exaltation of the holy cross from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, by Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, 1700, Kyiv, Ukraine -
Chalice from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, by Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, 1733, Kyiv, Ukraine -
Tabernacle from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, by Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, 1756, Kyiv, Ukraine -
Gospel book from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, by Oleksii Ishchenko, by Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, 1707, Kyiv, Ukraine -
Asterisk and diskos from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, by Hryhorii Chyzhevskyi, by Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, 1785, Kyiv, Ukraine -
Cross from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, by Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, 1718, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Header image:
Hryhorii Chyzhevskyi, diskos and asterisk, 1785, Kyiv, Ukraine. © National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’