Обзор

The volunteers will be involved in the conservation and restoration of tabernacles of the monastery.

Полное описание

Univ Holy Dormition Lavra of the Studite Rite is a large monastic complex, the only lavra of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. It is situated in Peremyshliany district, Lviv region. Univ Lavra was established around 1400. This sprawling religious compound contains a wooden church, a massive monastic complex, fortress-like walls, an old bell-tower and a church which date back to 1548. The old church incorporates ancient frescoes as well as several religious jewels and paintings. During its long history at the Univ Monastery were established a library, a shelter and an icon painting workshop. Today, Univ Lavra is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Ukraine. Set on a picturesque land, this place breathes of tranquillity and peace. The project will be very intensive and consist of two parts – a practical working part and a study part. The practical working part, which will be at different parts of the site, will last six hours per day. In the evenings and during the weekend, educational and cultural activities will take place. The project will focus on the preservation and conservation of the church tabernacles from the collection of Univ Holy Dormition Lavra. Before starting the conservation processes, all objects will be measured. Documentation, description of their condition and photo fixation will be done by participants. Based on the documentation, the restoration process of the wooden tabernacles will start. All the explanations of the materials and processes, that are needed, will be provided during the project. Within the framework of the educational part, the participants will learn about the history of the Univ Holy Dormition Lavra of the Studite Rite, about the current architectural features of the buildings and about the wall paintings of the main church as an example of the traditional wall painting and icon wall decor of the Orthodox churches. They will get to know the Univ Lavra Museum and its collection and will be informed how it was created, what exposures are currently operating, what is the tabernacle, its place in the church and how it is accompanied in Orthodox tradition.

Кто нужен

Знание языков

English

Дополнительная информация

Participants have to take part for the whole time of the project. Be informed, that during all projects the work will take place also on rainy and cold days and be prepared for that. The working language of the project is English.

Что делать

Дополнительная информация

The working part is 6 hours per day.

Условия

Подробнее об условиях

The accommodation in the guesthouse of the monastery with shared rooms with beds, warm showers and toilets is provided. The meals will be prepared together as they are part of the community life, what means that every participant will be responsible for the meal at least once during its stay. So it would be very nice if the participants could bring typical recipes from home in order to introduce each other to the preparation of food from all over the world. All costs linked to the project are covered, including food, accommodation, insurance and transportation during the stay at the project. Nevertheless individual travel insurance is also recommended to be bought by a participant. Travel costs to and from the camp place, visa costs are not covered. Participants should organize their journey to and from the project place by themselves and on their own expenses. Furthermore participants should bring their own pocket money.

Дополнительные условия

Дополнительная информация

This is a European Heritage Volunteers Partner Project organized by the Union Forum and Univ Holy Dormition Lavra of the Studite Rite. The project combines practical work for the preservation or restoration of a cultural heritage site with an extensive educational part that gives the theoretical background for the hands-on works and provides deeper heritage linked knowledge. The camp place is situated in a small village in rural area, so the participants should not expect busy places and normal city activities for the leisure time during the working days. Small trips in walking distance are possible in the afternoon. On the weekends it is possible to organize an excursion to nearby cities or to have other leisure activities.