4 hours
The spiritual heritage of Ascension Monastery
The Dormition Church, morning liturgy and, with a blessing, a visit to the bell tower.
Pilgrimage trips
Orthodox tours of Irkutsk and the Baikal region
Visit churches and monasteries in Irkutsk, Anga, Listvyanka and Arshan with accredited Orthodox guides. Service times are arranged in advance.
The pilgrimage programme
Discover the region's holy sites and history
We'll discuss which churches you'd like to visit and whether you wish to attend a service. Service schedules, transport, meals and accommodation for multi-day trips are checked in advance.
3 hours
Three churches of Irkutsk
Znamensky Monastery, the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God and the Church of the Archangel Michael.
3 days
Pilgrimage to Anga
The Small Sea, Anga and Bayandai: a pilgrimage programme with liturgy, the cultural centre and accommodation.
1 day
Orthodox Listvyanka
Taltsy, Saint Nicholas Church and the Baikal Museum, with stops overlooking the lake.
2 days
Orthodox Arshan
Churches in Slyudyanka and Arshan, the Tunka Valley and waterfalls, with liturgy and accommodation.
“It is not enough to name the date a church was founded. What matters is feeling why people came here and what sustained them on their journey.”