Trinity Sergius Lavra - the largest Orthodox monastery male Stavropigialny Russia (ROC ), located in the heart of Sergiev Posad , Moscow Region , on the river Konchure . Founded in 1337 by St. Sergius.
Holy Trinity Monastery and the town of Sergiev Posad was founded at the same time , in 1337, by order of Sergius.In the old days the monastery was known primarily for his military exploits. During the Battle of Kulikov monk Alexander Relight his victory over the Tartar hero Chelubeem inspired by Russian soldiers to victory.And in 1611 the monastery held a 16-month defense against the Polish army , laid siege to its walls , stopping the advance of the Poles into the country .
Brothers Laura has more than 300 monks. Among them are Laura confessor , Archimandrite Kirill ( Pavlov).
Vicar Laura - from November 30, 1988 Feognost ( Guzik ), now the archbishop of Sergiev Posad , the vicar of the Moscow diocese, appointed by decree of the clergymen of Archimandrite Monastery Patriarch Pimen ( Izvekov ) and replaced Archimandrite Alexis ( Kutepova ).
collegial management body - the spiritual church of Lavra (since 1897 ).
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