The Trinity Gate Church is one of the oldest architectural landmarks of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. It was built in the early 12th century above the Holy Gates, the main entrance to the monastery. Following a fire in 1718, the church acquired features of Ukrainian Baroque architecture: its facades were adorned with elaborate stucco decorations, and its dome took on a distinctive pear-shaped form.

In 2025, Work.ua contributed to the restoration of the church to help preserve its historic facades and architectural details. The project continued the company's cooperation with the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. In 2023, Work.ua had already supported the restoration of the upper tiers of the Great Lavra Bell Tower, after which its observation decks were reopened to visitors.

What Was Restored

  • Restorers reconstructed missing elements of the bas-reliefs, restored the surviving stucco decorations, removed old layers of paint from the facades, and repaired the plasterwork and architectural details.
  • A total of 17.32 grams of gold leaf were used to gild the metal elements — approximately seven booklets of extremely thin gold sheets.
  • Special attention was paid to protecting the landmark from precipitation. The roof was renovated, the drainage system was improved, and vulnerable architectural elements were protected with copper coverings. These measures will help prevent snow and ice buildup and protect the decorative elements from moisture-related deterioration.
  • The porch on the church's northern facade was also fully restored, including its steps, wrought-iron fence, wooden handrails, and copper roof.
  • The restored facades of the Trinity Gate Church can now be seen without construction scaffolding. However, the church's interior remains closed to visitors. Another important stage of restoration is still ahead: restoring the icons on the eastern facade, which will require additional research.
The restoration has helped return the landmark to its historic appearance and protect its architectural elements from further deterioration. In doing so, it preserves a part of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra's history for future generations to see.