Ostrog Collection

Upper church of Ostrog Monastery, Montenegro
The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, in Montenegro

Ostrog Monastery, Montenegro
The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, in Montenegro

When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)
1051543 When the Sleeper Wakes (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Sleeper Wakes)

The Ostroh Castle (Ostrogski Castle) in Volhynia, 1847-1852. Private Collection

Saint Basil The Great. Illustration from the book The Asketikon (O postnichestve), 1594. Private Collection

Venerable Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves, 17th century. Artist: Russian icon
Venerable Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Visual Art, Kiev

Venerable Theodore, Prince of Ostrog, the Wonderworker of the Kiev Caves, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the St Vladimirs Cathedral, Kiev

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Discover the mystical connection between Ostrog, Montenegro, and Ostrogski Castle in Volhynia through art and history. The Upper Church Monastery in Montenegro, with its breathtaking views and intricate frescoes, is a pilgrimage site for many. The lithograph "When the Sleeper Wakes" echoes the serene beauty of the monastery. Meanwhile, in Eastern Europe, Ostroh Castle stands proudly, a symbol of power and grandeur. Yet, the spiritual side is not forgotten, as seen in the illuminated pages of The Asketikon, featuring Saint Basil The Great and the Venerable Mstislavets, Pyotr's illustration. The spiritual connection continues with the Venerable Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves, depicted in a 17th-century Russian icon. Their devotion and wisdom mirror the tranquility Monastery. Venerable Theodore, Prince of Ostrog, is another revered figure, immortalized in a stunning 19th-century painting by Vasnetsov. His connection to Ostrog Monastery and the spiritual heritage of Eastern Europe is a testament to the enduring power of faith and tradition.