Saviour-Euphrosyne Convent, Polotsk
Спасо-Евфросиниевский монастырь
A monastery founded in the 12th century by Princess Euphrosyne of Polotsk. Its Church of the Transfiguration holds original 12th-century frescoes and is an important Orthodox pilgrimage site.
The monastery was founded in the 12th century by Euphrosyne of Polotsk, a princess and the patron saint of Belarus. The Church of the Transfiguration inside was built in the 1150s. It is a treasure of pre-Mongol Rus architecture and contains original 12th-century frescoes. To protect them, visitors are admitted in small groups. The complex also has the 19th-century Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross, which holds Saint Euphrosyne’s relics. A replica of the Cross of Euphrosyne is also displayed here. It is about 2 km from Polotsk city centre and can be combined with Saint Sophia Cathedral in one day. Dress modestly.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Saint Sophia Cathedral, Polotsk
- Marc Chagall House Museum
- Marc Chagall Art Center
- Governor's Palace
- Church of the Annunciation
- Holy Spirit Convent
- Holy Assumption Cathedral
- Suvorov Street