Solovetsky Monastery Collection

Chapel of St. Savvatiy in Savvatiyevsky skit (hermitage) of Solovetsky Monastery, 1915

Corner tower of the Trinity Cathedral in the Solovetsky Monastery, Solovetski Islands, 1915

View of the [Solovetskii] monastery from the inn, Solovetski Islands, 1915

Silence, 1903. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The handing over of a petition to the tsar, 1790s. Creator: Anonymous
The handing over of a petition to the tsar. (The Story about Fathers and Sufferers of Solovki by S. Denisov), 1790s. Private Collection

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki with view of the Solovetsky Monastery, 1765. Private Collection

Golgotha Skete at the Anzer island, on the Solovetsky Islands. Artist: Cherepanov, Vasily Artemyevich (active 19th cen)
Golgotha Skete at the Anzer island, on the Solovetsky Islands. Private Collection

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 18th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 18th cen.. From a private collection

Salt production in the Solovetsky Transfiguration Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Life of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, 1596-1598. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Life of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, 1596-1598. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Letter of the Solovetsky monks refusing the new service books (June 8, 1658), 1658. Artist: Historical Document
Letter of the Solovetsky monks refusing the new service books (June 8, 1658), 1658. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Late 18th cent Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Late 18th cent.. Private Collection

The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, 1915
The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea

The Solovetsky Transfiguration Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands, 1879. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Pilgrims, Solovetsky Monastery, Russia, 1904. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
Pilgrims, Solovetsky Monastery, Russia, 1904. Situated on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea in northern Russia, Solovetsky Monastery was founded in 1429

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The Solovetsky Monastery, nestled in silence since 1903, holds a rich history that spans centuries. From the handing over of a petition to the tsar in the 1790s to Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki depicted with a breathtaking view of the monastery in 1765 by artist Dmitri Pastukhov, this sacred place has witnessed countless moments of devotion. Vasily Artemyevich Cherepanov's artwork captures Golgotha Skete at Anzer Island on the Solovetsky Islands, showcasing its spiritual significance. The ancient Russian icons depicting Saints Zosima and Savvatiy from different periods - early 18th century, early 17th century, and late 18th century - reflect their enduring presence within these hallowed walls. Intriguing glimpses into daily life are revealed through historical documents like the letter from Solovetsky monks refusing new service books in June 1658. This act demonstrates their unwavering commitment to tradition and faith. Salt production was also an integral part of monastery life during the 17th century as seen in Ancient Russian Art's depiction of salt production at the Transfiguration Monastery on Solovetsky Islands. Even amidst political turmoil, such as when Tsar Nicholas II visited in 1915 or during events like World War I and beyond when photographs captured these monumental structures standing tall against time's relentless march forward. Today, visitors can explore this architectural marvel that has weathered storms both literal and metaphorical. The Solovetsky Monastery stands as a testament to human resilience and unwavering devotion throughout history.