Valamo Praasniekka Package!
Welcome to celebrate the temple feast of Valamo Monastery and its main church, as well as the Feast of the Theotokos in honor of the Miraculous Valamo Icon 5-7.8.2026.
This festive package offers diverse experiences, interesting lectures, and traditional monastic events in Valamo's beautiful and tranquil environment. Come and join our event where Orthodoxy, culture, and community merge into a unique whole.
Festive liturgies, procession, inspiring lectures, a captivating concert, and a guided tour in the heart of the monastery create an unforgettable experience. The gentle steam of the lakeside sauna and delicious meals at Restaurant Trapesa complement your comfort during the visit.
Welcome to celebrate with us!
PACKAGE PROGRAM
Wed 5.8.
3:00 PM Valamo Monastery's annual feast, the temple feast of its main church – lecture by Dr. Juha Riikonen
4:00 PM Procession tradition - lecture by Dr. Juha Riikonen
5:00 PM Dinner buffet
6:00 PM Vigil
6:30-8:30 PM Valamo Tea Table served
Thu 6.8.
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
7:30-10:00 AM Monastery breakfast
8:15 AM Small blessing of water, followed by 9:00 AM festive liturgy, procession around the main church and the entire monastery, and after the procession, blessing of first fruits
12:00 PM Lunch buffet
1:00 PM Feast of the Theotokos – lecture by Dr. Juha Riikonen
2:00 PM Guided monastery tour - Father Sofroni
3:15 PM Monk's coffee from the line
4:00 PM Concert: “Rejoice, O Theotokos”, Orthodox Chamber Choir, conducted by Irina Tchervinskij-Matsi
6:00 PM Vigil
9:00-10:00 PM Lakeside sauna (women, towels from room)
10:00-11:00 PM Lakeside sauna (men, towels from room)
Fri 7.8.
Feast of the Theotokos in honor of her Miraculous Valamo Icon
7:30-10:00 AM Monastery breakfast
9:00 AM Festive Liturgy
11:00 AM Lunch buffet
11:30 AM Self-guided visit to Rudolf Koivu - A Fairytale Illustrator exhibition and the Monastery Museum
12:00 PM Moleben or prayer service to the Theotokos
Divine Services are held in the monastery's main church, lectures in the Cultural Center Hall, and meals are served in Restaurant Trapesa. Concert in the monastery's main church.
Room checkout by 12:00 PM.
PACKAGE PRICES:
Package includes accommodation and breakfasts 5-7.8.2026 and the above program with meals
Monastery Hotel double room: 250 € / person
Monastery Hotel single room: 310 €
Institute Hotel double room: 230 €/ person
Institute Hotel single room: 280 €
Small Hotel single room: 250€
Guesthouse double room: 190 €/ person
Guesthouse single room: 240 €
Bookings and inquiries:
salesservice@valamo.fi
tel. +358 17 5701 810
