Today, we visited the Goritsy’s Kirillo-Belozersky monastery, built in 1397 by St. Kirill, who left a life of luxury to become closer to God. By the 16th century, it was the second richest landowner in Russia and was connected to Ivan the Terrible.
The monastery has eleven churches, most dating to the 16th century. The walls are about half a mile long and almost 23 feet thick.
Arriving in Goritsky
The monastery
A religious ceremony in process
Back on the ship for evening dinner...
We helped our new friends, Pierre and Irene, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
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