Monthly Archives: February 2016

Gradešnica – St. Nicholas

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Saint Nicholas – Свети Никола (Sveti Nikola) in Gradešnica (Gradeshnitsa) Following the main road into the village of Gradešnica leads you to the center plaza where you will find the church and a zadruga (general store).  We parked in front of the store and went inside hoping to buy some  […]

Kruševo – St. Nicholas

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St. Nicholas – Sveti Nikola (Св Никола) in Kruševo (Крушево, Krushevo) This cathedral-style church dedicated to St. Nicholas is located in the center of Kruševo.  It serves as a magnificent landmark in this hilly region and its unique architecture is a departure from the style commonly used for churches built […]

Dihovo – St. Demetrius

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Saint Demetrius – Sveti Dimitrij – Dihovo – Свети Димитриј Дихово Just seven kilometers west of Bitola in the picturesque village of Dihovo on the foothills of Mount Baba is this single nave church dedicated to Saint Demetrius.  The bell tower attached to the church and its style is unique […]

Brajčino – St. Paraskeva

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Saint Petka (Св Петка) – Saint Paraskeva (Св Параскева) – Brajčino (Brajchino) This monastery dedicated to St. Paraskeva of the Balkans (Petka) is located less than a kilometer east of the village of Brajčino (Brajchino). Brajchino is in southwestern Macedonia close to the eastern shore of Lake Prespa and sits […]

Brajčino – St. Elijah

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Saint Elijah – Sveti Ilija –Свети Илија in Brajčino (Brajchino) Брајчино This church dedicated to St. Elijah the Prophet is located about 1 kilometer northeast (a short & picturesque hike) of the village of Brajčino (Brajchino).  Brajčino is in southwestern Macedonia close to the eastern shore of Lake Prespa and […]

Kruševo – Holy Savior

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Monastery of the Holy Savior – Свети Спас (Sveti Spas) near Kruševo (Крушево, Krushevo) We had enjoyed a day at the Pivo Fest (Beer Festival) with beautiful weather but just as soon as we got onto the road to Kruševo it began to rain. While on the main road from […]