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Stauropegial Monasteries
| 1. Bachkovo Monastery | |
Address: See website for directions. Divine Liturgy Service: Bulgarian Established: 1083 Celebration: "Assumption of the Blessed Virgin" at the main church and the "Holy Trinity" and "St. Nicholas" Other: |
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Information/Photos: One of the oldest monasteries in the
Bulgarian lands, it rises in the picturesque Chaya river valley, 29 km
south of Plovdiv. The library preserves many
valuable incunabula and old manuscripts. WWW Links: http://get.info.bg/visit/Dir.asp?d=0-4-Monasteries-Bachkovo_Monastery http://www.travel-bulgaria.com/content/bachkovski_monastery.shtml http://www.bulgaria.com/resorts/monasteries/bachkovo/ http://www.bulgarianmonasteries.com/monastery/?eparchy_id=1 |
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| 2. Rila Monastery (St John of Rila Monastery) | |
Address: See the website for directions. Divine Liturgy Service: Bulgarian Established: 10th century Celebration/Hram: October 19 Other: |
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Information/Photos: The most impressive monument from the
Bugarian National Revival period rises amidst the rugged beauty of
the Rila Mountain, just 120 km from Sofia. WWW Links: http://www.bulgarianmonasteries.com/monastery/?eparchy_id=1 http://www.bulgaria.com/resorts/monasteries/rila/ http://www.travel-bulgaria.com/content/rila_monastery.shtml |
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| 3. Troyan Monastery | |
Address: See the website for directions. Divine Liturgy Service: Bulgarian Established: 16th century Celebration/Hram: "The Dormition of the Moter of God" (August 15) Other: |
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Information/Photos: N/A WWW Links: http://www.bulgarianmonasteries.com/monastery/?eparchy_id=1 http://www.bulgaria.com/resorts/monasteries/troyan/ http://www.travel-bulgaria.com/content/troyan_monastery.shtml |
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