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Pskov-Pechersk Monastery

198678 minPGdocumentary

Six archimandrites, including Seraphim and Theophan, were filmed at Pskov-Pechersk Monastery before many of them passed away.

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Six archimandrites, including Seraphim and Theophan, were filmed at Pskov-Pechersk Monastery before many of them passed away.

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Pskov-Pechersk Monastery features several elders, including Archimandrite Seraphim and Archimandrite Theophan. Filmed in 1986, it documents the daily life and traditions within the monastery. The documentary captures various activities and rituals as they unfold in this historical site. Many of the elders present at the time have since passed. The film runs for 78 minutes and provides a rare glimpse into monastic life during that period.

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