Valamo Praasniekka Package!
Welcome to celebrate Valamo Monastery's temple feast and its main church's feast, as well as the Feast of the Theotokos in honour of the miraculous Valamo Icon on 5-7 August 2026.
This festive package offers diverse experiences, interesting lectures, and traditional monastery events in Valamo's beautiful and peaceful environment. Join us for an event where Orthodoxy, culture, and community merge into one unique entity.
Festive liturgies, a 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 Restaurant Trapesa's delicious meals will enhance your comfort during your visit.
Welcome to celebrate with us!
PACKAGE PROGRAM
Wed 5.8.
at 15:00 Valamo Monastery's annual feast, its main church's temple feast – lecture by Dr. Juha Riikonen
at 16:00 Procession Tradition - lecture by Dr. Juha Riikonen
at 17:00 Dinner from buffet
at 18:00 Vigil
at 18:30-20:30 Valamo Tea Table available
Thu 6.8.
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
at 7:30-10:00 Monastery Breakfast
at 8:15 Small blessing of water, followed by at 9:00 festive liturgy, procession around the main church and the entire monastery, and after the procession, the blessing of new fruits
at 12:00 Lunch from buffet
at 13:00 Feast of the Theotokos – lecture by Dr. Juha Riikonen
at 14:00 Guided Monastery Tour - Father Sofroni
at 15:15 Doughnut coffee from self-service
at 16:00 Concert: ”Rejoice, Mother of God”, Orthodox Chamber Choir, conducted by Irina Tchervinskij-Matsi
at 18:00 Vigil
at 21:00-22:00 Lakeside Sauna (women, towels from room)
at 22:00-23:00 Lakeside Sauna (men, towels from room)
Fri 7.8.
Feast of the Theotokos in honour of the miraculous Valamo Icon
at 7:30-10:00 Monastery Breakfast
at 9:00 Festive Liturgy
at 11:00 Lunch from buffet
at 11:30 Independent visit to the Rudolf Koivu - A Fairytale Illustrator exhibition and the Monastery Museum
at 12:00 Moleben or prayer service to the Theotokos
Divine Services are held in the monastery's main church, and lectures in the Cultural Center Hall, and meals are served in Restaurant Trapesa. The concert is in the monastery's main church.
Check-out by 12:00.
PACKAGE PRICES:
The package includes accommodation and breakfasts from 5-7 August 2026 and the aforementioned program with meals
Monastery Hotel double room: 250 € / person
Monastery Hotel single room: 310 €
Lay Academy Hotel double room: 230 €/ person
Lay Academy Hotel single room: 280 €
Small Hotel single room: 250€
Guest House double room: 190 €/ person
Guest House single room: 240 €
Bookings and inquiries:
salesservice@valamo.fi
tel. 017 5701 810
