Kizhi - Table of Contents

Refectory - Pogost Church of the Intercession
Kizhi, Russia
Pronunciation: kee ZHEE

Church of the Intercession - Official Web Site  ..... The Pogost is a  UNESCO World Heritage site

Church of the Intercession sections: Exterior ..... Refectory ..... Two Crucifixion Icons ..... Church (Altar, Iconostasis)

Refectory: A dining-hall especially in an institution such as a college or monastery



Refectory, looking into the Church proper which features the iconostasis

Note the large icon to the left.  Details below.


Right side of the Refectory
Detail - Refectory icon


Refectory icon. More details:













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