Piligrim, oops... Right Thanks for the reminder. Viktor Baykovsky (Next), Serg Dav., maybe in a week or two I'll want to do it differently too. For now, just like I did. This thing is a smoke pipe.
Svetlana Plashkova, I was told that in this square, under the Polish rule, an Orthodox priest, a Catholic priest, and a rabbi (there was a synagogue nearby) would often meet and have peaceful, friendly conversations. Smart people can always reach an agreement, even if they all think differently; fools will never reach an agreement, even if they all think alike. Sincerely,
Piligrim, I agree :). Although it probably doesn't entirely depend on the fact that we lived under Poland. My grandfather was Catholic, my grandmother was Orthodox; half of my children were baptized in Catholic church, the other half in the Orthodox Church. And they lived peacefully. Actually, it's good that there's freedom of choice, rather than a requirement to choose
Svetlana Plashkova, I was saying that until 1939, representatives of three religions coexisted peacefully side by side, and three religious buildings stood nearby. A few years later, not a Jew or a Greek was left there. I first visited this place in the early 1980s, and the church and the Catholic church lay in ruins, and even the locals couldn't show me the synagogue. Last summer, I walked from Stolbtsy to Nesvizh and was delighted to see that two ancient churches had been restored. Incidentally, on the road to Nesvizh, about eight hundred meters away, are the ruins of a water mill and a very picturesque stream.
Piligrim, after 1939, they destroyed everything that could remind them of a different life, and then there was the war. By the way, I wouldn't have even guessed they'd been restored; I thought they'd been preserved since ancient times. About the stream, thanks for the info. Is that the road to Nesvizh that runs between the churches in the photo? And why did you travel without a camera?
Svetlana Plashkova, Well, the churches weren't completely destroyed. There were no roofs, bricks were sticking out of the walls, and everything inside the buildings was covered with the same bricks. And in June 2008, the church was completely restored, but closed (around 12 noon), and everything around the church was strewn with construction debris. The church was being finished being restored (by a team of Orthodox restorers), and they allowed me to look inside. The decor was very poor, even ascetic. The restorers advised me to talk to the priest, they described him as a very interesting and worthy person, but he turned out to be away. The mill is located along this road, a little further towards Nesvizh, on the left side of the road. Its walls are made of large stones, I liked it. There is a stream right behind it; I believe the wheel turned in it. As for the camera... of course I had one, and I took a lot of pictures, but there's one big BUT. I've just started taking photos, and I really enjoy it, but I'm pretty clueless. I use the green button to take pictures. I want people to see our beautiful castles (even if they're ruined and clumsily restored), our churches, and estates in such wonderful works as yours. I want them to want to find the time to go and see our heritage. I want them to remember that we're not a population, but a people. Thank you for your work, with respect.
Piligrim, trees were probably cut down during the restoration: on the Globe of Belarus I downloaded a long time ago, both churches are obscured by them. Although it's better for filming without them Thanks for the kind words – I just photograph what I like :). And for the information))) By the way, they tell a very interesting story about the temple within the church (the former Catholic church where Napoleon stayed) in Glybokaye. They even take us on a tour of the bell tower and the cellars.
Yakov Trembovolsky (Jak Trum), the main thing is that the picture is already assembled. Eventually, if I feel like it, I'll try to rework it. I tried too hard to remove noise from the sky
Svetlana Plashkova, Glubokoe is on my agenda for this summer. In three weeks, two whole months of vacation, backpack, sleeping bag, and off we go. I want to go to Lviv, and Kyiv, and Slonim, and Synkovichi, and Murovanka (I only saw it very early in the morning), and many, many other places. And if possible and have time, it would be good to go to Glubokoe via Budslav, on the road through Ilia. Firstly, in the village of Kameno (near Dolginovo) there is one of three (?) surviving Borisov stones in the Republic of Belarus with a clearly visible cross. Secondly, the Budslav church itself has two (!) miraculous icons, beautiful wooden sculptures from 1649, and a fascinating history.
Piligrim, I somehow didn't make it to Budslav. Last year there were big celebrations there, as far as I remember. There's a stone cross—very old—in Lyntupy, I think. There's also a defensive church, like Murovanka, like the church in Synkovichi. Enjoy your trip! Sorry, it's a hike :))
Svetlana Plashkova, Budslav is home to one of the most revered Catholic icons in Belarus, perfectly preserved wooden sculptures, and a remarkable cathedral painting with false columns and a flat wall behind the altar, which the artist's talent transformed into a semicircle. According to the tour guide, the Germans painted the entire cathedral green during the war because it served as a landmark for our aircraft, and there was a German airfield nearby. And now, streaks of green paint are visible inside the church. Moreover, this cathedral is one of three minor basilicas in Belarus. The Pope, if he ever comes to visit, can only stay overnight in one of them. I saw the Lyntup cross. It is located in front of the entrance to the local cemetery. But I wrote about the Borisov stone, a relative of the one in Polotsk, next to St. Sophia Cathedral. It bears a well-preserved cross and an illegible inscription. The stone itself is shaped like a bell; it appears on the Globe. I look forward to your wonderful work:)) Best regards
Piligrim, it looks like you could lead tours of historical sites yourself. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to travel yet, and I'm having trouble photographing Minsk. I live there. :)) Good luck to you. :))
Svetlana Plashkova, I just love these old stones. In Golshany, when I pick up a finger-shaped brick and trace the fingerprints left by perhaps one of my ancestors 400 years ago, my heart starts beating a little differently. Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to your new work. Good luck :)) Sincerely, R.
I also wanted to ask, what is this thing View crop?
Viktor Baykovsky (Next),
Serg Dav., maybe in a week or two I'll want to do it differently too. For now, just like I did. This thing is a smoke pipe.
I was told that in this square, under the Polish rule, an Orthodox priest, a Catholic priest, and a rabbi (there was a synagogue nearby) would often meet and have peaceful, friendly conversations. Smart people can always reach an agreement, even if they all think differently; fools will never reach an agreement, even if they all think alike. Sincerely,
I was saying that until 1939, representatives of three religions coexisted peacefully side by side, and three religious buildings stood nearby. A few years later, not a Jew or a Greek was left there. I first visited this place in the early 1980s, and the church and the Catholic church lay in ruins, and even the locals couldn't show me the synagogue. Last summer, I walked from Stolbtsy to Nesvizh and was delighted to see that two ancient churches had been restored. Incidentally, on the road to Nesvizh, about eight hundred meters away, are the ruins of a water mill and a very picturesque stream.
About the stream, thanks for the info. Is that the road to Nesvizh that runs between the churches in the photo?
And why did you travel without a camera?
Thanks for the kind words – I just photograph what I like :). And for the information)))
By the way, they tell a very interesting story about the temple within the church (the former Catholic church where Napoleon stayed) in Glybokaye. They even take us on a tour of the bell tower and the cellars.
Yakov Trembovolsky (Jak Trum), the main thing is that the picture is already assembled. Eventually, if I feel like it, I'll try to rework it. I tried too hard to remove noise from the sky
I look forward to your wonderful work:)) Best regards