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Rughi Monastery - Moldova
Rudi Monastery, also known as Rughi Monastery, is located on the bank of the Nistru River, 15 km from the town of Otaci. In 1777, with the blessing of Bishop Inochentie from Husi (1752 – 17820), a Moldovan style stone church celebrating the feast of the Holy Trinity was founded.
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AWIB-ISAW: Jvari Monastery (IV)
A rear view of Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastic complex, and an early example of the tetraconch (consisting of four apses and a dome) architectural style. by Scott McDonough (2009)
copyright: 2009 Scott McDonough (used with permission)
photographed place: Jvari Monastery [http://pleiades.stoa.org/places/863813]
Published by the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World as part of the Ancient World Image Bank (AWIB). Further information: [http://www.nyu.edu/isaw/awib.htm].
Rughi Monastery - Moldova
Rudi Monastery, also known as Rughi Monastery, is located on the bank of the Nistru River, 15 km from the town of Otaci. In 1777, with the blessing of Bishop Inochentie from Husi (1752 – 17820), a Moldovan style stone church celebrating the feast of the Holy Trinity was founded.
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Lhasa - Tibet Autonomous Region - Tibetan Plateau - China - Tibet
Sera Monastery - Gelukpa ( debating monks)
The monastery is located on the northern outskirts of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sera_Monastery
Every afternoon, monks of the monastery gather in the debating courtyard and argue over philosophy in the most animated fashion. It is quite a spectacle,
the namchi monastery, actually known as the decchen choyling gumpa is located at ahaley...a small area within the namchi town, just beyond the baichung bhutia stadium...the monastery complex is lovely and quite charming with gold wall imprints of the various bodhisatvas (visible on the left hand side of the pic, near the other gumpa)
this should be one of the other major attractions of the namchi town, but it barely gets written about because most of the hype and traffic is directed to the sandruptse statue
This monastery was built in the 1850's and is still in excellent condition. The last Sisters left the monastery during the 1990's and it has been left abandoned since.
Currently plans are being signed off to renovate the monastery into rooms for students.
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Details of the Gomari Monastery
Rebkong is located in the Golden Valley of the Rongwu Guchu River in Malho prefecture southeast of Qinghai province, The valley is at about 2600m above sea-level, extends from the north to south, and is surrounded by several mountains. Rebkong is also famous for itâs Tibetan traditional arts and cultural preservation. The there are several large monasteries and villages scattering around the Rongwu town which is home to hundreds of artist. The most well known villages and monasteries are Sanggeshung Yago and Sanggeshung Mago(upper and lower Wutun), Gomar Gompa, Nyamtok village.etc. If you are interested in learning Tibetan culture and Tibetan traditional arts, Rebkong will be one of most recommend region.
Bachkovo is Bulgaria's second largest monastery, and is to be found 30 kilometres south-east of Plovdiv.
Monastery with fortress-style walls, built in 11th century, with an on-site vineyard for winemaking. Kakheti region. Georgia.
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Maulbronn Monastery was founded in 1147. The church, built in a style transitional from Romanesque to Gothic, was consecrated in 1178. Most other buildings followed within the 13th century. The complex is believed to be one of the the best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alpes (some claim "in Europe"). Since 1993 Maulbronn is part of the Unesco World Heritage.
After the consecration, the construction of the abbey continued. Around 1200 the narthex was added and the cloister was started. Some buildings are done in a really remarkable architectural, early gothic style. The person, who built that must have had experiences from Northern France and Burgundy. With all the cistercian connections, it was probably easy to find a medieval "top architect". His name is not known. The name given to him by art historians is "Meister des Maulbronner Paradieses" (Master of Maulbronn Paradise).
He created not only the narthex ("Paradies"), but as well parts of the cloister and the refectorium. After completing his job in Maulbronn he turned northeast. His typical works can be found as well in Halberstadt and in Magdeburg, but here is, where he started his career in Germany..
Within the cloister, it is visible, where "Meister des Maulbronner Paradieses" planned and built, as there (near the church) is a very early gothic style. Walking from there the style of the arches changes to high gothic.
These arches, next to the fountain house, were probably created during the 14th century. You can see some older arches in the background.
I mentioned, that Hermann Hesse, born 1877 in Calw (50 kms south) spent a very unhappy year here at the age of fourteen. In his novel "Beneath the Wheel" Hesse wrote about the time here. He returned later, walked around the cloister, sat down somewhere near to the fountain and wrote a wonderful poem, titled "Im Maulbronner Kreuzgang".
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Haghpat Monastery, also known as Haghpatavank (Armenian: Հաղպատավանք), is a medieval monastery complex in Haghpat, Armenia.
The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. The nearby monastery at Sanahin was built around the same time.
The location of Haghpat Monastery was chosen so that it overlooks the Debed River in northern Armenia's Lori region. It was built, not on a peak, but halfway up a hillside on a site chosen to afford protection and concealment from prying eyes and also in response to a kind of monastic humility. It is built on a verdant promontory located in the middle of a mountain cirque, which is often wreathed in clouds. A peak on the opposite side of the river is over 2,500 meters high. The monasteries of northern Armenia are not isolated, unlike their counterparts in the country's arid regions. They were built in a village environment and Haghpat is surrounded by many hamlets.
The largest church in the complex, the Cathedral of Surb Nishan, probably begun in 976, was completed in 991 by king Smbat. It is a typical example of tenth century Armenian architecture, its central dome rests on the four imposing pillars of the lateral walls. The outside walls are dotted with triangular recesses. A fresco in the apse depicts Christ Pantocrator. Its donor, the Armenian Prince Khutulukhaga, is depicted in the south transept (a transversal nave intersecting the main nave). The sons of the church's founder, Princes Smbat and Kurike, are shown with Queen Khosravanuysh in a bas-relief on the east gable. Apart from one or two minor restorations carried out in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, the church has retained its original character.
There are several other structures at the site as well. There is the small domed Church of Sourb Grigor (St. Gregory ) from 1005. Two side chapels were added to the original church; the larger one built in the beginning of the 13th century and the smaller, known as "Hamazasp House", built in 1257. In 1245, a three-story tall free-standing belltower was constructed. Other 13th century additions include the chapel of Sourb Astvatsatsin, the scriptorium, and a large refectory which is outside the monastery limits.
There are also a number of splendid khachkars (cross-stones) of the 11th-13th centuries standing on the territory of the monastery, the best known among them is the "Amenaprkich" (All-Savior) khachkar which has been standing since 1273.
The monastery has been damaged many times. Sometime around 1130, an earthquake destroyed parts of Haghpat Monastery and it was not restored until fifty years later. It also suffered numerous attacks by armed forces in the many centuries of its existence and from a major earthquake in 1988. Nevertheless, much of the complex is still intact and stands today without substantial alterations.
This monastery was built in the 1850's and is still in excellent condition. The last Sisters left the monastery during the 1990's and it has been left abandoned since.
Currently plans are being signed off to renovate the monastery into rooms for students.
Please visit www.preciousdecay.com for more pictures!
Capriana Monastery - Moldova
Căpriana monastery is a monastery in Căpriana, Moldova, located 40 km north-west of Chişinău.
One of the oldest monasteries of Moldova, Căpriana is located 40 km (25 mi) to the north-west of the country's capital Chișinău in a picturesque forested area once called Codrii Lăpușnei.
The first significant reference dates from a document issued in 1429 that gave Căpriana the status of royal monastery on behalf of Alexander the Good. In this deed the holy abode was referred to as "mănăstirea de la Vâșnovăț unde este egumen Chiprian" (the monastery of Vâșnovăț where the hegumen is Chiprian) and was given in the possession of Alexander's wife - princess Marena.
9th century monastery, located in South-East of Armenia
Lonely Planet: "Built on a fairy-tale natural fortress of rock on the edge of the Vorotan Canyon, Tatev is jaw-dropping."
LP could not have said it better.
The road to get there is nausiating but magnificent....
Noravank (Armenian: Նորավանք, meaning "New Monastery" in Armenian) is a 13th century Armenian monastery.
The gorge where the monastery is located is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery.
The monastery is best known for its two-storey Surp Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, which grants access to the second floor by way of a narrow stone-made staircase jutting out from the face of building.
Noravank was founded in 1205. The monastic complex includes the church of S. Karapet, S. Grigor chapel with a vaulted hall, and the church of S. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God). Ruins of various civil buildings and khachkars are found both inside and outside of the compound walls.
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Gradac Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox Monastery. It lies on the elevated plateau above the river Gradačka, at the edge of the forested slopes Golija. The exact year of construction of the monastery is not known, but it is probably in the last quarter of the 13th century. Monastery founder is Helen of Anjou. Was built in the style of the Raška school
The Tatev Monastery (Armenian: Տաթևի վանք) is a 9th-century monastery located on a large basalt plateau near Tatev village in Syunik Province in southeastern Armenia.
The term ‘Tatev’ usually refers to the monastery. The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River.
Tatev is known as the bishopric seat of Syunik and played a significant role in the history of the region as a center of economic, political, spiritual and cultural activity.
The monastery consists of three churches (Sts. Paul and Peter, St. Gregory the Illuminator and St. Mary), a library, dining hall, belfry, mausoleum as well as other administrative and auxiliary buildings.
In the 14th and 15th centuries Tatev Monastery hosted one of the most important Armenian medieval universities, the University of Tatev, which contributed to the advancement of science, religion and philosophy, reproduction of books and development of miniature painting.
Scholars of the Tatev University contributed to the preservation of Armenian culture and creed during one of its most turbulent periods in its history.
The monastery was seriously damaged after an earthquake in 1931. The dome of the Sts. Paul and Peter church and the bell tower were destroyed. In the latter years the Sts. Paul and Peter church was reconstructed.
Haghpat Monastery, also known as Haghpatavank (Armenian: Հաղպատավանք), is a medieval monastery complex in Haghpat, Armenia.
The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. The nearby monastery at Sanahin was built around the same time.
The location of Haghpat Monastery was chosen so that it overlooks the Debed River in northern Armenia's Lori region. It was built, not on a peak, but halfway up a hillside on a site chosen to afford protection and concealment from prying eyes and also in response to a kind of monastic humility. It is built on a verdant promontory located in the middle of a mountain cirque, which is often wreathed in clouds. A peak on the opposite side of the river is over 2,500 meters high. The monasteries of northern Armenia are not isolated, unlike their counterparts in the country's arid regions. They were built in a village environment and Haghpat is surrounded by many hamlets.
The largest church in the complex, the Cathedral of Surb Nishan, probably begun in 976, was completed in 991 by king Smbat. It is a typical example of tenth century Armenian architecture, its central dome rests on the four imposing pillars of the lateral walls. The outside walls are dotted with triangular recesses. A fresco in the apse depicts Christ Pantocrator. Its donor, the Armenian Prince Khutulukhaga, is depicted in the south transept (a transversal nave intersecting the main nave). The sons of the church's founder, Princes Smbat and Kurike, are shown with Queen Khosravanuysh in a bas-relief on the east gable. Apart from one or two minor restorations carried out in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, the church has retained its original character.
There are several other structures at the site as well. There is the small domed Church of Sourb Grigor (St. Gregory ) from 1005. Two side chapels were added to the original church; the larger one built in the beginning of the 13th century and the smaller, known as "Hamazasp House", built in 1257. In 1245, a three-story tall free-standing belltower was constructed. Other 13th century additions include the chapel of Sourb Astvatsatsin, the scriptorium, and a large refectory which is outside the monastery limits.
There are also a number of splendid khachkars (cross-stones) of the 11th-13th centuries standing on the territory of the monastery, the best known among them is the "Amenaprkich" (All-Savior) khachkar which has been standing since 1273.
The monastery has been damaged many times. Sometime around 1130, an earthquake destroyed parts of Haghpat Monastery and it was not restored until fifty years later. It also suffered numerous attacks by armed forces in the many centuries of its existence and from a major earthquake in 1988. Nevertheless, much of the complex is still intact and stands today without substantial alterations.
New monastery foundation stone 11 Nov 1928 by Archbishop Robert Spence, opened 22 Sep 1929, extensions foundation stone 5 Nov 2000 by Archbishop Leonard Faulkner. A new wing for laymen’s retreats foundation stone 19 May 1957 by Norman Thomas Gilroy, Archbishop of Sydney. First Passionist Monastery opened 1896 in “The Glen”, home built 1849 by Joseph Barrow Montefiore at Glen Osmond, extensions 1900, demolished 1929 when new monastery built.
[Photo of original building: Advertiser 5 Aug 1927, page 14]
“His Grace the Archbishop performed a double ceremony at Glen Osmond . . . blessed and opened the new church recently completed for the Passionist Fathers, and blessed and laid the foundation-stone of the new Monastery, which is so badly needed on account of the dilapidated state of the old building.” [Southern Cross 16 Nov 1928]
“The old place had long since outlived its usefulness, the structure having become positively dangerous as a residence. . . The architectural design is after the Spanish example of such homes, the outer, walls being roughly coated with plaster.” [Southern Cross 27 Sep 1929]
“the Passionist Order . . . to establish a house in this colony. With that end in view the well-known property, ‘The Glen’, situated at Glen Osmond, the residence of the late Mr. Justice Boothby, has been purchased. The block consists of twelve acres, and is beautifully situated.” [Adelaide Observer 9 Nov 1895]
“at this time a beautiful property, known as ‘The Glen’, Glen Osmond, the residence of Judge Boothby, was offered for sale, the price asked being £2,500. As both the Archbishop and the Fathers considered the site most suitable in every way for a Passionist Retreat, it was purchased. His Grace contributing out of his slender means the princely sum of £1,000 towards the required amount. On January 10, 1896, the Passionists took possession of their new home.” [Southern Cross 19 Oct 1934]
“Rev. Father Hillary, on behalf of the order of Passionists, will take possession of ‘The Glen’, the residence of the late Mr. Justice Boothby at Glen Osmond, which will in future be used as the community's monastery. In a few days the lay brothers of the order will arrive, and the cultivation of the grounds will be immediately proceeded with.” [Advertiser 11 Jan 1896]
“One of the principal rooms of the monastery serves as a temporary chapel . . . the blessing of a large oilpainting representing St. Paul of the Cross, the founder of the Passionist Order. The picture is the gift of the Father-General of the Order in Rome, and it was brought out by Fathers John and Frederick, who arrived from England recently.” [Express & Telegraph 19 Jan 1897]
“The buildings were generally in a dilapidated condition and although some repairs were undertaken shortly after occupation, in order that the place might be habitable.” [Advertiser 1 Oct 1900]
“Monastery . . . having been built probably three or four decades, is not up to modern requirements, and was in a state of disrepair when the fathers first entered. The additions have been made sooner than anticipated, as the rear portion of the edifice had become so unsafe that its demolition was urgently advised. . . The additions consist of a staircase, hall, and corridors on the ground floor, with refectory 30 x 18 x 14 ft. high, lit with large triple windows. . . A spacious open promenade partially protected with verandah is provided for the private use of the inhabitants of the monastery for study or recreation purposes.” [Southern Cross 5 Oct 1900]
“St. Paul's Retreat, Glen Osmond, better known as the old Monastery. . . In 1840 the locality was under cultivation. It was owned by the late Mr. Arthur Hardy, who many years cultivated vines. . . In 1847 Mr. Joseph Barrow Montefiore bought 16 acres of land from Mr. Hardy and named this estate The Glen. The new owner built the house in Oriental design, and planted the grounds with trees and plants. . . In 1853 Mr. John Stephen Boldero, a retired Indian judge, bought and occupied the house. The new owner added to the beauty of the mansion, and lived there until 1855, when the late Mr. Justice Boothby, one of South Australia's earliest judges, took over the estate. . . In 1896 the Passionist Fathers took possession of The Glen from Miss Boothby, a sister of the late judge. From that day the mansion has been a monastery, and is known as St. Paul's Retreat, named after the founder of the Order. . . The judge's bedroom and a drawing room were converted into a little chapel. . . The building is now dilapidated. . . as soon as sufficient accommodation is available in the new building the old monastery will be demolished. The new building will take the form of a church and monastery adjoined, and will form three sides of a square.” [The Mail 26 Aug 1926]
THE ORIGINAL HOUSE
“the beautiful parks of Glen Osmond. . . Among other Park residences nearer that which is the Glen, we observed an elegant mansion nearly completed, the property of J. B. Montefiore, Esq.” [Adelaide Observer 18 Aug 1849]
“To be Let or Sold, that splendid Property situate at Glen Osmond, well-known as THE GLEN, late in the occupation of J. B. Montefiore, Esq. The mansion contains in all twenty-four rooms fitted up in the best style with every convenience, and has a beautiful Garden and excellent out-buildings attached. The extent of first-rate land comprises about thirty-four acres, on which there is also a separate and smaller House. The whole Estate commands a view of the Gulf, is most desirable for the healthiness and convenience of the locality.” [Register 18 Jun 1852]
“instructions from J. S. Boldero, Esq., to sell, at his residence. THE GLEN, All his magnificent Drawing-Room, Dining Room, and Bed-Room Furniture and Effects.” [Register 11 Jul 1854]
“instructed by Miss Boothby, the Executrix of the late George Boothby, to sell by auction . . . The Glen, being the former and well-known residence of the late Mr. Justice Boothby, acquired by him in 1855. This is a beautiful Property, comprising about 31 Acres of rich land, and an excellent House of about Twenty Rooms, with very broad Verandah and Balcony on three sides. There is a good Garden and Orchard, including orange and lemon trees and cultivation paddock. Stabling, Coachhouse, Gardener's residence.” [Register 21 Feb 1895]
This year, the pastor let our group of drawing architects have a look around into in the historical attic of Möllenbeck monastery. A great construction. Unfortunately, there was not enough light to draw there.
Maulbronn Monastery was founded in 1147. The church, built in a style transitional from Romanesque to Gothic, was consecrated in 1178. Most other buildings followed within the 13th century. The complex is believed to be one of the the best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alpes (some claim "in Europe"). Since 1993 Maulbronn is part of the Unesco World Heritage.
After the consecration, the construction of the abbey continued. Around 1200 the narthex was added and the cloister was started. Some buildings are done in a really remarkable architectural, early gothic style. The person, who built that must have had experiences from Northern France and Burgundy. With all the cistercian connections, it was probably easy to find a medieval "top architect". His name is not known. The name given to him by art historians is "Meister des Maulbronner Paradieses" (Master of Maulbronn Paradise).
He created not only the narthex ("Paradies"), but as well parts of the cloister and the refectorium. After completing his job in Maulbronn he turned northeast. His typical works can be found as well in Halberstadt and in Magdeburg, but here is, where he started his career in Germany..
This photo was taken inside the cloister. It is visible, where "Meister des Maulbronner Paradieses" planned and built, as there (near the church) is a very early gothic style. Walking around the cloister, the style of the arches changes to high gothic.
The very complex scaffolding that had grown over the roof of the church creates a shadow on the lawn. Unfortunately the interior of the church was under renovation a s well.
October 2019
St Barnabas' Monastery and Museum, Famagusta, Cyprus
Saint Barnabas Monastery & Museum
The Monastery of St. Barnabas is at the opposite side of the Salamis-Famagusta road, by the Royal Tombs. You can easily tell it by its two fairly large domes. It was built to commemorate the foremost saint of Cyprus, whose life was so intertwined with the spread of the Christian message in the years immediately following the death of Christ.
Barnabas was a native of the ancient city Salamis, and was a Jew, though his family had been settled for some time in Cyprus. His real name was in fact Joses, or Joseph; Barnabas was the name given to him by the early Christian apostles because he was recognised as `a son of Prophecy', or as Luke puts it `a son of consolation'. There is no contradiction here. Luke is merely emphasising that one of the great historic functions of prophecy was to console the believer and keep him in the faith.
He was reputed to be an inspired teacher of Christianity, but more than that he played a very great role in the development of early Christianity. He was also the man to acknowledge that Paul's conversion to Christianity was absolutely sincere, and above all he recognised the genius of Paul, whom he introduced to the Christian fellowship in Jerusalem. When Barnabas was later sent to Antioch to supervise the work of the early Church there, he had Paul as his assistant. Later still, of course, he undertook his great missionary journey with Paul, visiting among other places, his own country of Cyprus.
Finally, of course, we know certainly that Paul and Barnabas had a strong diffrence of opinion about Barnabas' nephew, John Mark, and the two friends parted company. Paul wrote later that the rift was healed but by that time Barnabas was probably already back in Cyprus.
The monastery which bears Barnabas' name was originally built in the last part of the fifth century, to commemorate the discovery of his body, and the dignity and the seniority it brought to the early Christian Church of Cyprus. Parts of the early building have been preserved in the more recent churh which was built by Archbishop Philotheos in 1756. The money for the purchase of the land on which the monastery was built, is supposed to have been provided by the Byzantine Emperor at the time Barnabas' body was found.
When you look carefully at the church you will notice the traces of the original fifth century building and also places it seems to have been enlarged and changed, probably in the very late mediaeval period. But in the main it is fairly conventional Greek Orthodox architecture of the eighteen century.
On one of the walls, the story of how Barnabas' body was shown to the Archbishop in a dream, is rendered in small pictures. These were done in the present century, but some of the icons and statues are a good deal older.
On another wall, somewhat incongruously, hang wax replicas of limbs in a gesture of gratitude for the ailing limbs which the Apostle Barnabas is supposed to have miraculously cured. Close by, the image of st. Heraklion stares at you from every angle you choose. All these items, ancient and modern have been very well looked after and are shown with great oride by the curator of the church.
The marble columns supporting the domes are conspicuous and rather spectacular. It is impossible to be certain, but these may well have come from Salamis. In one sense, the little rock tomb in which Barnabas is supposed to have been found gives the authentic flavour of the Christian evangelist and martyr much more effectively.
The church of St Barnabas is exactly as it was when its last three monks left it in 1976. The church apparatus ; pulpits, wooden lectern, and pews are still in place. It houses a rich collection of painted and gilt icons mostly dating from the 18th century.
The carved blocks and capital blocks in the garden and cloister courtyard come from Salamis. The black basalt grinding mill come from Enkomi.
The cloister of the monastery have recently been restored and at present serve as the archaeological museum. This section houses an exquisite collection of ancient pottery displayed chronologically, representing the changes in morphology and decoration of pottery in Cyprus from the Neolithic to the Roman times. The rest of the collection covers bronze and marble art objects.
Capriana Monastery - Moldova
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity defines God as three consubstantial persons, expressions, or hypostases: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit; "one God in three persons".
Căpriana monastery is a monastery in Căpriana, Moldova, located 40 km north-west of Chişinău.
One of the oldest monasteries of Moldova, Căpriana is located 40 km (25 mi) to the north-west of the country's capital Chișinău in a picturesque forested area once called Codrii Lăpușnei.
The first significant reference dates from a document issued in 1429 that gave Căpriana the status of royal monastery on behalf of Alexander the Good. In this deed the holy abode was referred to as "mănăstirea de la Vâșnovăț unde este egumen Chiprian" (the monastery of Vâșnovăț where the hegumen is Chiprian) and was given in the possession of Alexander's wife - princess Marena.