Tag: The Church of Studenitza Monastery

A Blend of History and Beauty

The church at Studenitza Monastery is a mix of marble and whitewash, filled with precious relics and colorful decorations. Despite its age of six hundred years, the church has seen better days. Time and conflicts have caused damage; it shows signs of wear and tear. The grey marble floor is cracked and uneven, and some beautiful marble pillars that used to stand tall in the sanctuary have been taken away.

Many of the statues of the Apostles inside are now battered and hard to recognize. The walls are decorated with frescoes of saints painted in the bold Byzantine style, but over the years, the colors have faded. In some places, the frescoes have completely disappeared, replaced by cheap plaster. The Turkish invaders have left their mark, with spears smashing the painted faces of the saints, leaving behind only patches of plaster to cover the damage The Simple Life in Serbia.

A Rich History