The Raifa Monastery is an active monastery surrounded by majestic churches and untouched nature. The cathedral in honour of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God stores the main treasure of the monastery - an ancient miraculous copy of the shrine that gives healing to the sick. Nearby, you will also find the Trinity Cathedral as well as the cathedral which was consecrated in honour of the slain venerable Fathers in Raif and Sinai. The Sofia Church of the late 18th century is the smallest in Europe: only 7 people can fit inside the temple at any one time. 

The water in the spring is considered to have healing powers, which was confirmed as per the research investigations that took place in 1997 where experts proved that the water contains useful mineral properties, including silver. In winter, magnificent ice temples appear on the frozen lake. People from all over the world come here to breathe in the "crystal" air of an amazing place and to see the majestic architecture with their own eyes. 

The guide will tell you about the monastery origin, an exact copy of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, which is still considered to be the main shrine of the monastery since the seventeenth century.
The singing of the church choir “Parable” and a leisurely walk along the lake shore will give you the special delight.