Revival of Valaam Monastery in the First Half of the XVIII Century
On the basis of previously unknown sources author reinterprets the traditional approach to the history of the Valaam Monastery in the first half of the XVIII century. Archival sources confirm the existence of monastic life at this time. Particular attention is given to activities aimed at the revival of the monastery by monk Joseph (Sharov), hegumen Ephraim and hieromonk Ioannicius.