This fascinating 1-hour video depicts life in a major urban
monastery, which contrasts with life in the many rural monasteries. At the rural
monasteries, usually visitors make occasional pilgrimages. But in Moscow, there is the
opportunity to teach and minister to the local people on a regular basis. You will see
here the monasterys history, exterior and interior views of the buildings and
grounds, and the two-pronged emphasis of its current life and workDivine Services
and education. The monks teach the local children, including teaching them to sing hymns,
and they hold icon-painting classes that include youth. Local residents also fill the
magnificent church for Divine Services, sung by a superb monastic choir. You will see
considerable footage of the wonderful monastic choir, and many excerpts of a variety of
Divine Services, especially during Great Lent and Pascha.
