The document discusses the history of the Carthusian order and the Carthusian monastery built in Belarus from 1648-1689. It summarizes that the Carthusian order was founded in 1084 AD, and monasteries were located throughout Europe from the 12th to 14th centuries. In 1646, Carthusians from Gdansk contacted Kazimir Leon Sapieha about establishing a monastery in Belarus, which was approved by the Carthusian order in 1648. The monastery complex cost 300,000 chervonets to build. The monastery was closed in 1831 and its property was confiscated by the military.
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2. WHO ARE CARTESIANS?
The Carthusian Order, also called the Order of Saint Bruno, is a Roman Catholic
religious order of enclosed monastics. The order was founded by Saint Bruno of
Cologne in 1084 B.C. The name Carthusian is derived from the Chartreuse
Mountains in France.
From the end of XII to the end of XIV century Carthusian monasteries were
located throughout Europe, from Ireland to Poland.
The emergence of the Cartesians in Belarus is connected with the name of Casimir
Leon Sapieha.
4. In 1646 the Cartesians from Gdansk sent a letter to
Kazimir Leon Sapieha.
In 1648, the Sapieha’s proposal was approved by
General Chapter of the Order of Cartesians.
Over the years 1648 -1689 monastery complex was
built, which cost 300,000 chervonets (which was
equal to 1 ton of gold).
7. Measurement drawing of the side of building. 1831
Measurement drawing of the front façade. 1831
9. The monastery was closed in August 28, 1831.
Monastery church was converted into a parish.
The possession of the monastery were placed under royal control.
The confiscated property of the monastery, totaled 8,847,777
rubles
In 1832, the monastery buildings were handed over to the military
authorities.
In 1866 the part of building was disassembled and sold as
building material.