Trivale hermitage in Pitești

The Trivale Monastery (Mănăstirea Trivale) is a monastery located in Trivale Park, Pitești, Romania. The monastery is thought to have been established in the 16th century, although the exact date remains uncertain. There is a legend that the monastery temporarily housed the head of Michael the Brave (1593–1601) before it was transferred to Dealu Monastery. It is known that Doamna Stanca owned numerous properties around Pitești, so the hypothesis of her presence here is plausible. The enlightened monk Ioan Cantacuzino, who transcribed "The Life and Habits of Our Holy Father Nifon, Patriarch of Constantinople," written by Gavril Protul in 1682, also lived here. This document is important for the history of the Religion of Wallachia. Originally, the monastery was a wooden church, later rebuilt in stone during the reign of Matei Basarab. However, between 1670 and 1673, the church fell into ruins and was reconstructed once again in stone and brick by Varlaam II, Metropolitan of Wallachia. This is evidenced by an inscription found in 1895 during the construction of a road. During the same period, the abbot's houses, cells, enclosing walls, and bell tower were also built. The entire complex was constructed between 1672 and 1688. Ascending the steps carved in stone from Albești and passing beneath the bell tower, one arrives at the monastery's church. The church preserves int

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