Batoshevski monastery Photo: Batoshevski monastery

Batoshevski the Dormition Abbey located near the town of Sevlievo (25 km) from the village and Batoshevo (7 km). The male monastery and acting, but for pilgrims there is the possibility of placing in the cells.

As the inscription on one of the stone slabs, this monastery was founded in the XIII century, when Bulgaria was king Michael II Asen. However, after the capture of the Bulgarian Empire, the monastery was abandoned for a long time. In 1809 in these places moved monk Isaiah. He made every effort that the local population helped him to restore the monastery not far from former places.

In 1836 appeared the building of the temple. The virgin that was due to the master and Builder of Constantine, who came from the Cave. In the same year were built the dwelling, and later the monastery became a center of enlightenment and active struggle for the independence of Bulgaria. In the period April uprising of 1876, the monastery was burned down by bandits. However it is not burned completely – Western and Northern parts, and the temple. The restoration of the monastery came immediately after the Liberation war (Russo-Turkish).

The interior of the monastery Church cannot be ignored: carved iconostasis, decorated with floral ornaments, that also includes twelve panels illustrating the stories of six days. This iconostasis is a work of art. Embodying it, carvers Trojan schools demonstrated the scale of his talent. In addition, inside the Church there are icons of the mother of God, St. The Archangel Michael, Christ Almighty. Among the exceptional achievements of art are murals that you can consider in an open porch. The monastery itself since 1971 is a historical and architectural monument according to the decree of the Ministry.

Today in the monastery you can buy not only consecrated the icons, but also various information materials. Your Church's holiday Batoshevski the monastery celebrates on August 15.

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