St. Paraskeve's (St. Michael's) church in Pyatnitsky monastery on the Ivangorod road: the outcomes of the 2018-2019 archaeological studies

Archaeological excavations at the Church of St. Paraskeve's (St. Michael's) in Pyatnitsky Monastery, conducted between 2018 and 2019, have revealed critical insights into the structure's architectural history. The study uncovered the outlines of a three-apse, four-column stone church, likely constructed by Pskov masons in the late 16th century using plinthiform bricks bound with mortar. This discovery sheds light on the monastery's significance as a religious and cultural hub along the Ivangorod road during the late 16th to early 20th centuries. The southern part of the church, however, was obliterated by a sand pit, limiting the scope of reconstruction. The research employed excavation techniques to trace the building's evolution, providing a detailed account of its phases from abandonment in the 17th century through restoration and eventual destruction during World War II.

Стасюк, И. В. (2020). St. Paraskeve’s (St. Michael’s) church in Pyatnitsky monastery on the Ivangorod road: the outcomes of the 2018-2019 archaeological studies. Architectural Archeology, (2), 215–226. https://doi.org/10.25681/iaras.2020.978-5-94375-327-5.215-226