December 15, 2015

The 500th Foundation Anniversary of the Saint Laurentius Monastery.


Russia Post released a stamp on 23rd August 2015 to celebrate the 500th Foundation Anniversary of the Saint Laurentius Monastery.

Saint Laurentius Monastery was founded in Kaluga in 1515 by Prince Simeon Ioannovich at the location of heroic deeds of Blessed Laurentius of Kaluga. It is the oldest monastery of the Kaluga city and Kaluga Region. The Monastery is dedicated to Saint Laurentius and located in place of his burial.
 

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