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  • The Monasteries of Strumica

    Christianity in the region of Strumica or Tiberiopolis – a name which was used mostly by the Byzantine administration and the church tradition, began to spread during the first centuries AD. The town is connected with the cult of the Holy Fifteen of Tiberiopolis, who suffered for Christ during the reign of the emperor Julian the Apostate, by the end of the 4th century.

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  • Skopje - Spiritual Tour

    It is said that Skopje is a city of many cultures, but definitely among the most valuable remains of the Glorious city of Skopje are its churches and monasteries built by the Servants of God - Christian rulers of the city. As one of the first Episcopal seats in the world, Skopje is living in Christian spirit from the IV c. till today, and it is believed that the lost city of Justiniana Prima, one of the most important religious centres of the VI c. is beneath its central core.

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  • Prilep – Spiritual tour

    Prilep is one of the oldest cities in our country, situated in the central part of Macedonia, a city devoted to its culture and tradition, legends and heroes, home of wonderful cultural sights, charming nature and excellent food complemented by the smile of pleasant hosts.

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  • Skopska Crna Gora - Spiritual Tour

    Among the most valuable medieval remains of the Glorious city of Skopje are definitely its churches and monasteries built by the Servants of God - Christian rulers of Skopje. Although the most spectacular churches of the city were turned into mosques after the arrivals of the Turks, its vicinity still holds the treasures and relics from the medieval Christian period.

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  • Matka – Tour of the Monasteries

    The mysticism of Matka, the secret source of water behind which numerous caves can be found make the canyon one of the most magnificent regions in Macedonia. The sides of the canyon are vertical rocks, which house ancient temples, medieval churches and monasteries.

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  • Following Macedonian Anchorites

    In the north east part of Macedonia, an old legend about four spiritual brothers – hermits who were living together on the Osogovski Mountains is retold since the XI c. till today. One day they gave pledge for the next morning they would each go to one side of the world, and at the place where sunset would fall upon them, they would spend their anchorite life and build a monastery.

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Byzantine Macedonia

Macedonia is a Biblical country rich in churches and monasteries, sacred waters and miraculous icons. You can find tranquility here and discover God's truth in the meaning of your existence and the mission of why we are here now, exploring the past of people whose story is that of creation, art and spirituality.

Here one can trace the beginning of Christianity in Europe through the work of the holy Apostle Paul and the holy emperor Justinian I the Great, complemented by the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius and their disciples Saints Clement and Naum of Ohrid.

Like the pearl hidden in the shell, the essence of the Orthodox church is the interior that shows the truth about Christ through the fresco paintings and icons. Nowhere else in Europe so many masterpieces of medieval Byzantium art at such small area can be seen as in Macedonia: 992 churches and monasteries, 150 000 m2 fresco painting, 23.000 icons (IV-th most valuable collection in the world), 240 iconostasis and other church items carved in wood, make Macedonia a true paradise for those who seek spiritual comfort and Byzantine peace.



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