CARTHUSIAN MONASTER IN BEREZA

WHO ARE CARTESIANS?

The Carthusian Order, also called the Order of Saint Bruno, is a Roman Catholic religious order of enclosed monastics. The order was founded by Saint Bruno of Cologne in 1084 B.C. The name Carthusian is derived from the Chartreuse Mountains in France.

From the end of XII to the end of XIV century Carthusian monasteries were located throughout Europe, from Ireland to Poland.

The emergence of the Cartesians in Belarus is connected with the name of Casimir Leon Sapieha.

In 1646 the Cartesians from Gdansk sent a letter to Kazimir Leon Sapieha.

In 1648, the Sapieha’s proposal was approved by General Chapter of the Order of Cartesians.

Over the years 1648 -1689 monastery complex was built, which cost 300,000 chervonets (which was equal to 1 ton of gold).

MONASTERY OF ST. BERNARD IN THE ALPS

GENERAL PLAN OF THE MONASTERY COMPLEX

Measurement drawing of the side of building. 1831

Measurement drawing of the front façade. 1831

The monastery was closed in August 28, 1831.

Monastery church was converted into a parish.

The possession of the monastery were placed under royal control.

The confiscated property of the monastery, totaled 8,847,777 rubles

In 1832, the monastery buildings were handed over to the military authorities.

In 1866 the part of building was disassembled and sold as building material.

The ruins of the Church of St. Corpus

Sapieha Palace

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Model of restored gates

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