The Markov Monastery in the name of St. Demetrius is an Orthodox convent in northern Macedonia , now the monastery is run by the non - canonical Macedonian Orthodox Church . Bulgarians consider the Markov Monastery a part of the national historical heritage [1] [2] . Named after the national hero Kralevich Marco .
| Monastery | |
| Markov Monastery | |
|---|---|
| Markov Manastir | |
 Monastery Church of St. Demetrius | |
| A country |  North Macedonia |
| Location | |
| Denomination | Macedonian Orthodox Church |
| Diocese | Skopian |
| Type of | female |
| Architectural style | |
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Location
It is located near the village of Markov-Sushitsa , through which the Markov River flows, about 20 km from the capital Skopje .
History
The monastery church of St. Demetrius was erected in 1345 . The temple was updated by King Vukashin , the murals were completed under his son Marco between 1366 and 1371 .
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Notes
- ↑ B. Dimitrov: Christianity in the Bulgarian land. Bulgarian Manastiri , Clement Ohridski Investment Company, Sofia, 2001
- ↑ Encyclopedia of “Bulgaria”, vol. 4, Sofia, 1984, p. 48-49 (map).