Time and communicative code of pilgrimage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (the second half of the 18th century)

Pilgrimage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in the second half of the 18th century exhibited distinct seasonal patterns, with two primary waves occurring in May-June and August. Analysis of material donations revealed that while total sums increased during peak pilgrimage periods, the largest contributions shifted from prayers and list recordings during low-activity months to relic veneration during high-activity months. This study deciphers the communicative code of pilgrimage, demonstrating how spatial arrangements within the Lavra facilitated close contact with relics through worship, prayer orders, and rituals like holy water sprinkling. The findings highlight the interplay between pilgrim needs and the Lavra's infrastructure in shaping religiosity.

(Ed.). (2019). Time and communicative code of pilgrimage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (the second half of the 18th century). Scientific Yearbook “History of Religions in Ukraine”, 29, 114–121. https://doi.org/10.33294/2523-4234-2019-29-1-114-121