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Support Our Mission with a Donation

Thank you for choosing to support us! Your contribution helps maintain this website and sustains the monastic life of the Cell of Saint John the Baptist.

By donating, you are helping us keep this resource available for pilgrims worldwide and supporting the ongoing work and renovations of our cell.

Important Notes Before Donating

  • All donations go directly to an individual (not a registered charity). Please ensure you are comfortable with this before proceeding. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

  • Donations are not tax-deductible. Since this is not a registered charity, donations do not qualify for tax exemptions in any country.

  • All donations are final and non-refundable. Please double-check all details before sending, including:

    • Card number, IBAN, or cryptocurrency address

    • The exact amount you are donating

    • Why? Due to security risks (such as fraud, chargeback scams, and legal issues), we cannot process refunds under any circumstances. Please make sure you have entered the correct details and amount before completing your donation.

Choose Your Preferred Donation Method

Donate with Cryptocurrency

Donate with Cryptocurrency

Donate using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and other popular cryptocurrencies.

International Bank Transfer (via Revolut)

International Bank Transfer (via Revolut)

Make a donation via international bank transfer using Revolut IBAN details. This method is available for most countries, excluding Russia.

Bank Transfer (Russia Only)

Bank Transfer (Russia Only)

Donate using a direct bank transfer within Russia. This method is available only for Russian bank accounts and cannot receive international payments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Donations

We accept donations through cryptocurrency, international transfers via Revolut, and Russian bank transfers (Sberbank, VTB, AlfaBank).

We do not accept direct card payments where you enter card details on our site. However, you can use your card through Revolut, buy cryptocurrency and send it to us, or (in Russia) transfer directly to a bank card number from your banking app.

No, all donations are final and non-refundable. Please double-check the details before sending funds. Due to security risks (such as fraud and chargeback scams), we cannot process refunds.

No, donations are not tax-deductible since we are not a registered charity.

We accept donations in stablecoins (USDT, USDC, DAI, etc.) and popular cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and others). Please check our cryptocurrency donation page for the full list.

Some cryptocurrencies exist on multiple blockchains. When donating, carefully select the correct network (e.g., USDT exists on ERC20, TRC20, and BEP20). Sending funds to the wrong blockchain could result in loss of funds.

Yes, you can donate in various currencies via Revolut, which supports multiple currencies and converts them automatically.

You can donate via Revolut using our IBAN details or by scanning the provided QR code, which opens the Revolut payment page in your browser or app.

Yes, we accept donations via Russian banks (Sberbank, VTB, AlfaBank) through direct transfers or the Fast Payments System (FPS) using a phone number.