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The Monastery of St. Onuphrius in the village of Lavriv (Sambir district) is one of the oldest in Ukraine: its foundation is dated to the mid-13th century, and tradition links it with Prince Lev Danylovych, said - though not archaeologically confirmed - to be buried here. Its treasure is the Church of St. Onuphrius with frescoes uncovered in 1911 beneath 19th-century overpainting, among the oldest wall paintings in western Ukraine. The monastery also keeps relics of St. Onuphrius, returned in 2011, and a collection of 15th-18th century icons. Closed under Soviet rule, the church was returned to worshippers in 1990 and the monastery restored in 1994; it is again an active Basilian (UGCC) house. There are no tourist opening hours: the church is open for services, and a look at the frescoes is arranged with the monks on the spot or by phone.
No. It is an active Basilian monastery; entry is free and a voluntary donation is customary.
Lavriv is near Staryi Sambir, about 100 km (roughly two hours by car) from Lviv; buses towards Staryi Sambir / Velykosillia stop at the village.
It dates from the mid-13th century and its Church of St. Onuphrius preserves some of the oldest surviving wall frescoes in western Ukraine, uncovered in 1911.
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s. Lavriv, Sambirskyi district, Lviv Oblast (~95 km from Lviv)
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