New Valamo Monastery

North Savo · Finland

New Valamo Monastery, Finland
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An Orthodox monastery in eastern Finland founded by monks evacuated from Lake Ladoga's old Valaam during wartime. It preserves Karelian Orthodox tradition, icons and a noted winery. Lakes and forest surround the community at Heinävesi.

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