Zletovo – St. Spyridon


Saint Spyridon –Свети Спиридон Тримитуски ( Sveti Spiridon of Trimythous) in the village of Zletovo (Злетово)

This monastery church located near the village of Zletovo is dedicated to St. Spyridon (or Spiridon), Sv. Spiridon once a pious shepherd and now the patron saint of potters and the island of Corfu.

The monastery dates back at least to the 13th century but was later destroyed by the Turks. The pictures in the gallery below were taken in the spring of 2007 during its reconstruction.

The monastery is located about 6 kilometers (8 minute drive) east of Probištip (Probishtip) on R2232 and the monastery is located very near to a ribnik (fish farm) and restaurant.  This monastery is also located nearby the Lesnovo Monastery.

 

 

Google Map to the village of Zletovo


About Brko

I am a Macedonia enthusiast and an adventurer. I really enjoy being immersed in the Macedonian culture, meeting people from all over Makedonija and sharing their traditions and cultural heritage.