Pilgrimage tour to Saint Valentine of Minsk

Stankovo Estate and Park Complex of the Czapski family is a place where history meets nature near Minsk. An old park, a majestic estate, and picturesque alleys create a unique space for walks and relaxation.

Many centuries back on this place there was a wooden church, being only for parishioners. In the middle of the 19th century the count Emerick von Gutten-Tschapski has begun construction of the new stone temple - has redeemed the project of the imperial architect Ton. With active participation of locals construction went till 1858 - the temple was consecrated in honor of the Prelate and Wonder-worker Nikolay. What he represents to you today the guide will show and will tell.

During lifetime, Blessed Valentina was remembered to people as very kind, compassionate and devout person. The mother said that if to come to her to a grave as to live, it will help sufferers. So now also occurs: from every quarter of Belarus, the countries of the FSU and beyond the numerous pilgrims asking the mother about the help are flown down on Valentina's grave. Sacred helps to recover from cordial illnesses, sterility.

You will be able to gather waters in a unique curative source and also to pray and will plunge into a font with holy water. Krynitsa helps those who have heart troubles, a backbone and joints. Numerous cases of wonderful healing are recorded. It is possible to plunge into a font during the whole year. To a source there come numerous pilgrims from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and Lithuania.