In the village of Lesnoye, surrounded by mountains, the Trinity-George Women's Monastery was founded. Thanks to the efforts of the abbess Mother Anastasia and private donations, several architecturally interesting churches quickly appeared here. In 2003, the construction of the church in honor of Saint Uar, who was martyred for his faith in Alexandria, Egypt, was completed in a spacious clearing. The heavenly white outlines of the church delight the eye in any weather. Nearby is a small pond with water lilies, creating an atmosphere of tranquility. Before it stands another remarkable church dedicated to the icon "Relieve My Sorrows!", which is considered the best work of Sochi architect Fyodor Ivanovich Afuxenidi.
The church is low but impresses with its lightness and upward aspiration. This impression is created by three tiers, each seemingly pushing the next one upward. At the top, like a crown, is an elegant onion dome with a cross. The church resembles the architecture of Ancient Rus and leaves no one indifferent. Inside, one can see a carved iconostasis made of linden and beautiful stained glass windows. On the territory of the monastery, on the banks of the Psakho River, there is another church in honor of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. To the south of the building rises a bell tower, and to the north, a chapel is being built with a ready baptismal font. Nearby, the construction of a church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "Seven Arrows" is nearing completion. Everything here is created with love and care.
Mother Anastasia brought capsules with the relics of Seraphim of Sarov and the holy fathers of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. The sisters and novices always warmly welcome visitors, gladly telling them about the history of the monastery and the life of the martyr Uar. Services are held here on weekends and Orthodox holidays.
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