Abbeys monasteries and convents Finland

The nuns make candles for the Orthodox churches in Finland and also keep sheep. Orthodox services are held here twice a day: at 6 am and 6 pm. From New Valamo, 18 km away, you can take a trip on the Sergei boat to the Lintula monastery via the Varistaipale canal (a difference in level of more than 14 m). In summer, you can also take a boat from Kuopio or Savonlinna to both monasteries. The beautiful lake district is ideal for this type of cruise.