Complexul monahal Țipova: Patrimoniul rupestru al Moldovei. Partea 1

The Țipova Monastery is one of the oldest monastic settlements, recognized as a center of spirituality similar to those on the Holy Mount Athos. Rightly nicknamed "Athos on the Dniester", this place reflects the tranquility of the Holy Mountain, being the place where asceticism and prayer found shelter in the heart of the rock. The complex consists of a terrestrial Monastery and a cave Monastery, where three churches carved into the rock were preserved between the 11th and 18th centuries. Although the history of the place was marked by trials, monastic life continues today under the guidance of the community of monks who maintain this vast museum and spiritual complex. Pilgrims and tourists find here a space where prayer and history have become petrified on the right bank of the Dniester. "Words of Faith" program from December 14, 2025. Author: Iulian Proca.