Univ, Peremyshliany Raion

Univ
Унів
village
Univ
Coordinates: UA 49°42′43″N 24°35′29″E / 49.71194°N 24.59139°E / 49.71194; 24.59139Coordinates: UA 49°42′43″N 24°35′29″E / 49.71194°N 24.59139°E / 49.71194; 24.59139
Country  Ukraine
Province  Lviv Oblast
District Peremyshliany Raion
Established XIV century
Area
  Total 3,04 km2 (117 sq mi)
Elevation/(average value of) 301 m (988 ft)
Population
  Total 468
  Density 153,95/km2 (39,870/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 81216
Area code +380 3263
Website село Унів (Ukrainian)

Univ (Ukrainian: У́нів) village (selo) which is located in Peremyshliany Raion, Lviv Oblast of Western Ukraine at a distance 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the district center Peremyshliany and 48 kilometres (30 mi) from the regional center of Lviv.
Is currently living in the village of about 468 persons and local government is administered by Korosnenska village council.[1] The village covers an area of 3,04 km2 at an altitude of 301 metres (990 ft) above sea level.

History and Attractions

This countryside is an owner of one of the greatest Christian shrines in Galicia - Univ Holy Dormition Lavra of the Studite Rite. The first mention in archived documents dated back to XVI century, where the Univ is mentioned as well-known spiritual center of Galicia. Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin is a dominant building of a monastery ensemble. There are a Temple of the Ascension of the Lord UGCC in the village Univ.

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