Russian Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage to Russia offers a deep encounter with the spiritual heart of Orthodox Christianity, shaped by centuries of prayer, monastic life, and martyrdom. Russia’s Christian inheritance is rooted in the Baptism of Rus’ and expressed through a rich network of monasteries, cathedrals, and holy places.

Our pilgrimages include an extensive exploration of Moscow and its surrounding spiritual centres. In Moscow, pilgrims visit the ancient Kremlin cathedrals, Danilov Monastery, Novospassky Monastery, and other historic sites central to the life of the Russian Church. Nearby destinations include Sergiev Posad, home to the Holy Trinity–St. Sergius Lavra; monasteries of Optina Pustyn, associated with elders and spiritual renewal; and other historic monastic foundations that have long served as centres of prayer, education, and pastoral guidance. These sites reveal the heart of Russian monasticism and its enduring influence on Church life.

Pilgrimage also extends to Saint Petersburg, where imperial history and Orthodox devotion meet. Here, pilgrims visit the St. Alexander Nevsky Lavra, historic cathedrals, and churches closely tied to Russia’s spiritual and cultural development. Journeys to Veliky Novgorod introduce pilgrims to one of the oldest centres of Russian Christianity, with its ancient cathedrals, monasteries, and early expressions of Orthodox worship. Together, these destinations offer a comprehensive pilgrimage experience, one that reveals the depth, resilience, and continuity of Russian Orthodoxy, and invites pilgrims to encounter the faith as it has been lived, prayed, and preserved across centuries.

Each of our pilgrimage packages is custom-tailored to fit your group's needs. If you are interested in organising a trip to Russia, please contact us to discuss details.

Photos from previous Russian pilgrimages