A 1000-year old Macedonian monastery inspires much scientific research

The monastery of St Jovan Bigorski which is located deep in the heart of the Mijak region in the Western part of the R. Macedonia, is considered an exquisite fusion of powerful history, brilliant architectural style and beautiful natural surroundings. St Jovan Bigorski is perceived as the strongest pillar of Macedonian Orthodox Christianity, inspiring much scientific field research. We discussed this 1000-year old Macedonian monastery with Gordana Strashevska, author of a recently published book titled "Sacred cults and folk traditions relating to the monastery of St. Jovan Bigorski".

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Source: Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski

Source: Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski

Source: Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski

Source: Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski

Source: Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski

Source: Gordana Strashevska

Source: Gordana Strashevska