On August 7, 2013, archimandrite Longin (Chernukha) tragically died.

For many years he was the inhabitant of the Lavra, the unquenchable illuminator of faith in Christ. His efforts gave a start to the development of the informational activity of the monastery, including the Lavra’s website, the documentary studio, the Orthodox literature and periodical publishing office. Since 2007, father Longin carried the obedience of the editor-in-chief of the Orthodox Church Newspaper.

Father Longin spoke of his beloved monastery:

“For every man of faith, the Kiev-Caves Lavra is the place of joy of spirit and of consolation. For many, the Lavra has come to be a home, so all for whom the Lavra has become the spirit haven, can say: my Lavra”.

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