I was unable to focus these photos because I was not supposed to be taking pics inside the church!

forbidden photo #3

forbidden photo #2

forbidden photo

remains of ancient wall from Cathedral of Dormition 

front door of Cathedral of Dormition 

golden door 

Lavra Square  

more and more gold! 

pavillion 

Spencer looking at the churches 

Liga and Igor our guides! 

nuns in Kiev... we were surprised to see them there! 

David... Liga and Igor's son. 

close up up dome 

Entrance to the Monastery of the Caves 

tops of church 

close up of entrance 

golden trim 

left side mural at entrance 

right side mural at entrance 

bell tower 

map of grounds 

detail of church 

entrance to Lavra 

bell in tower 

on the path entering the Lavra