The Gate Church of the Trinity

The Gate Church of the Trinity is a historic church of the ancient cave monastery of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Originally being built as a Kievan Rus' style church, the Gate Church of the Trinity is now decorated in the Ukrainian Baroque style, having been reconstructed many times through its history. The church is located atop the Holy Gates, the main entrance to the monastery.Near the entrance are rooms for the gate's guards. The church is wedged between monastery walls, helping to protect the gates.The monastery walls, covered in frescoes, were renewed in 1900-1901 by D. Sonin and others. The Gate Church of the Trinity is divided into three naves, each containing a spherical apse off the western side. An external stone stairway leads to the church.Several narrow window openings and the overall visually uplifting effect create a heightened sense of spiritual power.