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Valaam Island: a holy place of history and spirituality Valaam Island, located in Lake Ladoga in Russia, is one of the holiest places not only in the country, but also in the world. This island has a rich history and is a place of pilgrimage for Christian believers. The history of Valaam Island goes back more than a thousand years. In the 11th century, the island's lands were donated to monks from Novgorod, who founded a monastery here. Since then, the island has become a center of Orthodox faith and spirituality. During the Russian Empire, several monasteries and churches operated on the island, which attracted pilgrims from all over the country. Today on the island of Valaam there is the Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior, which is one of the most revered places in Russia. The monastery is famous for its historical buildings, ancient icons and holy relics. Thousands of pilgrims come to the island every year to venerate the relics of saints and pray in the monaster
