Holy Transfiguration (Franciscan) Monastery in Gorodok
During the reign of the Polish King Vladislav Jagail, in the 15th century, the Franciscan Monastery was erected. At the foot of the monastery was a lake, and not far from the castle of the king - Market Square.
During the reign of the Polish King Vladislav Jagail, in the 15th century, the Franciscan monastery was erected.
At the foot of the monastery was a lake, and not far from the castle of the king - Market Square. The underground tunnel served as a passage between the castle and the monastery. The walls of the monastery are shrouded in mystery: there is a legend that the heart of the Polish king is buried in them.
>In 1772, Poland was divided, for some time the activity of the Franciscan monastery was stopped. The church was used as a garrison prison. Under Soviet rule, the monastery suffered partial destruction, as it was used for military purposes. The holy premises became warehouse.
>Since August 1994, the monastery complex has been granted to the monks of the Studite Charter. Today it is the Holy Transfiguration Studite Monastery.
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