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Bulgarian monasteries-the biggest cultural and historic treasures of Bulgaria
Anita Valentinova, 08.07.2009
What do Bulgarian monasteries attract with? Why is it worth visiting them? One of the most important reasons is that Bulgarian monasteries are among those “alive” religious monuments, preserved until the present day because of the characteristics of historical and cultural development of Bulgaria. Some of them are even still functional and one can meet a monk as if he could have seen one 500 years ago.
Bulgarian monasteries are closely related to the historic fate of the Bulgarian nation. They have been turned into centres of the Slav writing and culture since they were established. The Bulgarian monastery is the exact place where national values have been preserved during the touch times for the Bulgarians. Some of the monasteries date back to the old past and they have enabled Bulgarian spirit to be kept during the Ottoman Yoke, whereas others were built in the last years of the past century on the place of already destroyed shrines.
Due to the raids of Ottoman conquerors or just because of the inevitable consequences of the time, only a few of the functional monasteries have kept their original appearance. Notwithstanding the above, the visit of a Bulgarian monastery leaves an unforgettable memory. Some monasteries will impress you with their unique architecture, whereas others with their valuable icons and extraordinary murals, and some will leave you speechless due to their location among the most picturesque nooks of green Bulgaria.
Bulgarian culture has been arisen in the monastery’s libraries and it has been developed there. Bulgarian nationality and spirit has been preserved, especially during the dark centuries of Ottoman Rule because of the faith of Bulgarians and their endless dedication to the beautiful and real things in the life.
The Bulgarian Monastery is the true symbol of Bulgarian endurance and the endless resource of Bulgarian faith and hope. The Bulgarian Monastery is the place where books in Bulgarian language have been transcribed and written.The Bulgarian Monastery has been the first place where young people and clergymen have been taught. The art of painting, singing, crafts as wood-carving and goldsmith’s were studied and developed in the holy cloisters. The quiet buildings of monasteries have treasured traditions and legends from the oldest times, knowledge for the daily life of the Bulgarian and the whole world. Sick people who had mental and physical disorders have found their healing in The Bulgarian Monastery, dishes and drinks have been produced on the basis of long-year old technologies and monks have established relations with clergymen from other countries. Interesting architecture ideas has found their form in the Bulgarian Monastery.
Today the visitor will be amazed how the charm and coziness of Bulgarian monasteries are in complete harmony with the beauty of the green surroundings. As one might probably know, there is no Bulgarian monastery situated in a gloomy and unpleasant place. Bulgarian monasteries are hidden high in the stunning mountains or near charming old villages so that the visitor will be fascinated with extraordinary beauty of the Bulgarian nature and its splendours.
Undoubtedly it worth sitting on the wooden bench of one of the balconies of a Bulgarian monastery, covered with luxurious vegetation.
For instance, the Rila Monastery, the cultural and spiritual centre of Bulgaria, is a place which one should not miss a chance to visit. It keeps Bulgarian faith through tough years.
The Rila Monastery has always been a source of revival, faith and hope for Bulgarian souls and minds. Why don’t you consider the Rozhen Monastery? What you can merely do is to take your 15 minutes to submerge into the silence and try to become one with the ever flowing waters of the marble monastery’s fountain, keeping the secrets of the past as if you can see the life of the people who lived there long years ago.
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