Kiev street renamed in honor of famous Lavra iconographer

Kiev, November 5, 2021

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Following a recent City Council decision, there is now a street in Kiev named after a famous 18th-century iconographer from the Holy Dormition-Kiev Caves Lavra.

An example of Fr. Alimpy's work: An icon of St. Dimitri of Rostov. Photo: Wikipedia An example of Fr. Alimpy's work: An icon of St. Dimitri of Rostov. Photo: Wikipedia The relevant decision to rename Malozemelnaya Street as Alimpy Galika Street in the Darnytsia District of Kiev was published on the City Council site yesterday, following a public discussion on the official site of the Kiev city administration.

Alimpy Galika (1685-1763) was a hieromonk, iconographer, engraver, and head of the Lavra’s iconography workshop from 1744 to 1755. He was then blessed to enter into stricter asceticism in the Far Caves and was relieved of his post.

He participated in the painting of the Lavra’s Holy Dormition Cathedral and Trinity Gate Church. Thanks to his great merits and contributions, he was buried in the cathedral.

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11/5/2021

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