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Temples and monasteries of Montenegro - 20 main shrines

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Temples and monasteries of Montenegro - 20 main shrines

Crystal clear Adriatic Sea, mountain landscape, picturesque valleys, comfortable climate make holidays in Montenegro popular for people of any age. There are no communication problems (minimal language barrier), the infrastructure of the resorts is well organized (relaxation is possible at any time of the year), and a huge number of architectural sights of the country are available for viewing. Among them, in the first place are the famous temples and monasteries of Montenegro, hidden in the thickets of luxurious greenery of rare plants, shrouded in an atmosphere of ancient legends, secrets of Montenegro.

Ostrog Monastery

An endless stream of tourists, pilgrims go to the main attractions of Montenegro. The cloister of the miracle worker Vasily Ostrozhsky is hidden in a rock at an altitude of 900 m above sea level (his relics are the greatest shrine in the world of the Orthodox Church). It has long been a haven for people who believe in help, the fulfillment of the most secret desires of the miraculous power of the Holy.

In a place filled with prayers of a special energy (next to the holy source, miraculous relics), they find help in solving problems, troubles. A sacred place appeared in the middle of the XVII century. The prison consists of two parts: the upper (older) and lower parts, created in the XIX century. In the lower zone is the church of the Holy Trinity with the relics of a 12 year old boy – the martyr Stanko.

The parts are divided by a steep path, about 5 km long, and you can overcome the distance (going uphill) along a special path in 30 minutes. Before the appearance of Vasily Ostrozhsky, hermit monks lived here in a cave hidden from the eyes of people. Gradually, two churches appeared in the sacred place: Holy Cross Exaltation, Vvedensky (Introduction of the Blessed Virgin Mary). In the last place, the Great Miracle Worker, who died in 1671, prayed. His relics (in the role of the main shrine of Ostrog) are stored in a small cave of the Vvedensky church.

Cetinje Monastery

The architectural, historical ensemble of Montenegro is the political, cultural center of the country. Here, on the site of the Zeta (the ancient South Slavic princedom that existed on the site of modern Montenegro), a monastery was built in 1484, which existed until the Turks destroyed it in 1692. The new building was destroyed several times, restored and was the residence of the Metropolitan of Montenegro in its ancient capital – the city of Cetinje, located at the foot of Mount Eagle Cross.

In the Middle Ages, buildings served as a powerful fortress. She was surrounded by a moat with water and stakes, fortified by loopholes. Now you can see part of the brick walls of the fortress. On the historical territory are the Palace-Museum of King Nikola, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Here are the remains of the king and his wife Milena, gifts from the emperors of Russia, a valuable collection of prints from the 13-19 centuries. The first printing house of Montenegro worked here. The first high school of the country opened in 1880 within the walls of the building. The famous works of the “Oktoih Pyatoglasnik”, “Psalter”, “Prayer Book”, “Four Gospels” are among the protected shrines. Keeps one of the richest collections of shrines of the Orthodox Church.

Moraca Monastery

One of the main Orthodox monuments of the Middle Ages in the Balkans is an architectural complex consisting of the building of the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, a small church in honor of St. Nicholas and living quarters for monks. It is located along the right bank of the Moraca Canyon in a beautiful mountainous area. All tourist routes try to include in their programs a visit to this unusual place.

The magnificent building with one nave, a cylinder-shaped soda was erected in 1252 from soft tuff covered with plaster. Of the many frescoes (the 13th-century technique of mural painting has no analogues in beauty), created under the direction of Stevan (the son of the Serbian king). His grave is on a local graveyard.

Now 11 scenes related to the life of the prophet Elijah have been preserved from the interior. The main work on the restoration of the destroyed architectural treasures was carried out in the XVIII century by the artists of Montenegro. The exact time of the construction of the small church of St. Nicholas is not precisely determined: the monks consider it to be a more ancient structure than the cathedral. Of interest is the interior decoration made by ancient murals from frescoes.

Piva Monastery

Among the 1600 church sights of the country there are large, small, included in tourist routes, almost forgotten. You are invited to see them on your own or with local excursions. Such a building, called the symbol of invincibility of the inhabitants of the country, is located near Pluzine in the northern part of Montenegro. Among the pine forests near the “Pivsky Oka” in the XVI century there appeared an ordinary house with narrow loopholes that did not attract the attention of the Turks.

Later (after the construction of the hydroelectric power station on the Piva River) the building was moved 2 km higher. In its former place, a guest house (konak), a bakery, a cemetery have been preserved. Here they helped the rebels, sheltered the rebels, held negotiations with representatives of the Christian world. The building is built of stones of gray, pink shades. It has large dimensions: height 13m, length 23, width 15m. The appearance of the building did not cause enemies to rob him.

Inside, there are many old frescoes, a gold-plated iconostasis with a huge cross. A large number of manuscripts, paintings, books, and jewelry are also stored here. One monk lives here permanently. He keeps order, manages the bells, which are not on the roof of the main building, but under the roof of a separate annex. Come to the center of the spiritual life of Herzegovina (now the existing monastery is owned by the Serbian diocese) is proposed by boat on Lake Piva.

Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Podgorica

For a long time in the country there was no main church of the Orthodox Church. Since 1993, the first stone was laid in the future huge building, striking in size, splendor of decoration, design. The construction began in the presence of Patriarch Alexy II. The author of the project was architect Pedja Ristic. The building belongs to the Neo-Byzantine style. It included many new architectural elements. The height of the two levels of the cathedral is 41.5 m, the belfry is made of 17 bells (2 brought from Voronezh), 7 crosses sparkling with gilding.

The monumental view of the building is formed by huge blocks of stone, decorated with antique. The interior is characterized by an abundance of images made of small pieces of granite, marble. Mosaic “Noah’s Ark”, a fresco above the entrance measuring 53.5 m 2. In one of the largest temples in Europe at the same time accommodates up to 5 thousand believers.

Daibabe Monastery in Podgorica

At a distance of 4 km from the capital of Montenegro is an amazing place hidden in rocky caves. You can find it by a small building dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with belfries on the sides. The main premises are underground in caves located in the shape of a cross. Local legends say that as early as the III century, the first Christians were hiding in catacombs with their own source of water. The monastery appeared in 1897 and its first rector was the miracle worker Simeon of Daibab (his relics are stored here).

The first liturgy was performed in the cave church in January 1897. The dimensions of the cave used are 20 m in length and about 3 m in width. Chapels are hollowed out on the side walls; an altar is located in the center. The ceiling, the walls were painted by Simeon, his followers. The surviving murals are of great value. In an atmosphere of silence, peace, numerous pilgrims receive relief, hope for a favorable solution to their problems.

Cathedral of St. Tryphon in Kotor

The ancient building is depicted on the coat of arms of the city of Kotor. Saint Tryphon, repeating the path of Jesus Christ, is considered the patron saint of the city. The cathedral in his honor was laid in 1166. Previously, this place was a church, built in 809 by the noble townsman Andrii Saracenis. It was he who bought the relics of St. Tryphon au merchants of Venice.

The devastating earthquake of 1667 required the rebuilding of the bell tower of the cathedral. They are made in the form of high towers (up to 35 m high) made of special stone brought from the island of Korcula. Above the entrance is a window in the shape of the famous “outlet”. The ancient frescoes of the interior are poorly preserved. But even now, under centuries-old layers of stucco, lime on the apse, nave arches fragments of Byzantine-style paintings are revealed.

The exact time, the author of their writing remains the secret of the cathedral. The origin of the rare wooden crucifix in the church is also unknown. The relics of St. Tryphon are considered the main shrine of the Cathedral. In the sarcophagus, standing to the right of the entrance, lies the body of Andria Saracenis. The Cathedral, as a preserved example of the style of Romanesque architecture, is a World Heritage Site.

Church of St. Luke in Kotor

A modest, not conspicuous temple, standing in the historical part of Kotor, is in fact a famous landmark and the oldest church in Montenegro. It was built in 1195 at the expense of the rich feudal lord Kazafragi (a memorial inscription testifies to this). In the current church there are two altars: Catholic and Orthodox), which is rarely found in temples of the world. The two branches of the Christian religion lived here peacefully, in harmony. The main shrines of the cathedral are particles of the relics of St. Luke, the martyrs of Orestes, Mardarius, Auxentius.

Among the interior, fragments of ancient frescoes by Italian, Cretan masters of the 17th and 18th centuries have been preserved. In a small chapel owned by the church, there is a unique iconostasis depicting Christ in the image of the King. The temple opens on holidays, before the planned excursions, weddings, baptisms. An interesting fact is the burial of local residents inside the building. Its entire floor consists of grave gravestones. During the great earthquake of 1979, this church was the only building that was not damaged.

Church of St. Nicholas in Kotor

On Grets Square in the old center of Kotor rises a relatively young Cathedral building, erected in honor of the patron saint of travelers, sailors St. Nicholas. Historically, the existence of a Dominican monastery in this place, turned into a soldier’s barracks for Napoleon’s army, is historically confirmed. After the destruction of the church was built here, life, which broke off the fire of 1896. A new temple was erected on its foundation in 1909.

The building is in line with the pseudo – Byzantine architectural style. At the entrance are two tall belfries. Among the interior decoration stands the iconostasis of three meters high, created in 1908 by Czech artist Ziegler. The treasury of a beautiful building contains many valuable documents, icons, art objects, clothes. The most interesting are the Three-Handed icon, the book “The Sacrifice of Abraham of 1899”, the image of Nicholas the Wonderworker in the form of a mosaic at the entrance. In the courtyard you can use a source of healing water. Services are held daily.

Church on the Island of the Virgin

The history of the creation of the ancient church on the reef, which turned into an island in the original construction way, annually attracts many tourists to the city of Perast. Virgin Mary, living on a reef, protects the local sailors. As a token of gratitude, the locals regularly spend here a feast of fashinada. On decorated boats, they swim around the island three times and throw stones into the water, strengthening the shore.

In such a strange construction way, for almost two centuries, stones were collected on the sunken ships, reefs, a stable platform was formed. It grew an ancient landmark of the country church. The ground floor of the building is decorated with icons, paintings of artists of the 17th century, an organ sounds, whose age is 300 years. The altar is made of four types of valuable snow-white marble and is decorated with the image of the face of the Holy Virgin. It illuminates the interior of the chandelier made of real Murano glass, made almost 3 centuries ago. The archaeological museum is invited to see old exhibits: Roman crosses, a fountain, silver roots.

Drimsim is the first universal sim card for travelers. Internet abroad starts at $ 1 per megabyte, and calls start at $ 3 per minute. Works in 197 countries! Lifting mechanisms, lights, bells and other elements belonging to ships of different countries at many times. On the second floor are amazing ancient amphoras, jugs, mysterious captain’s chests. A collection of paintings depicting ships, the olive stele of Diva, adorning the bow of a ship in the Middle Ages. Among them is a unique icon of the Holy Virgin, embroidered by a woman from Perast, who had been waiting for 25 years for the return of her sailor husband. Thousands of plates (gold, silver, bronze) are mounted in the walls of the building. They were presented by sailors (the custom still exists) in gratitude to the Virgin for a successful voyage.

Cathedral Church in Bar

A magnificent building was built on the site of the construction of the XVI century in 1863. The last reconstruction was carried out in 2016. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the first ruler of Montenegro, Jovan Vladimir, who accepted the death of a martyr on the cross. The snow-white architectural creation is decorated with three golden, sparkling domes. They are trophies taken during the Austro-Hungarian occupation in 1918. All bells, guns, cores were remelted and new ones were made. For the past few decades, the cathedral has been the main Orthodox church in the city.

For the manufacture of walls, a beautiful-looking solid stone (red limestone) was used. On the facade there is a window in the form of a “rose outlet”. Inside the cathedral, frescoes with images of Saints have been preserved. The cathedral church is called the largest religious building in Montenegro. Its height is 41 m, an area of ​​1200 m2. Services are held daily. In a special room of the amphitheater, events are held for cultural and spiritual development of the population.

Gradiste Monastery

In 1116, the construction of Hradiste began on the site of ancient buildings (Grajevine) and the old Greco-Roman cemetery. It became a monument of fresco painting of the Middle Ages in Montenegro. The surviving ensemble includes a cell building, the ruins of a protective wall, a cemetery, and the structures of three churches.

Among them:

Saint Sava. One-nave building of alternating rows of white, red stone and a belfry with three bells. The iconostasis was painted by Nicholas Aspiotis in 1864.

St. Nicholas. Built in the XII century, painted by a fresco master from Budimlya. Among his creations is the fresco “Mammal” (patroness of young mothers). In antiquity, mother’s gifts that did not have breast milk were left next to her. A luxurious carved iconostasis appeared here in 1796.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The small building is located on the upper platform next to the cemetery. The frescoes depict saints from the Nemanich family.

  The buildings suffered greatly from destruction during the invasion of the Tatars, the French, during the war of 1941, from a severe earthquake.

Podmaine Monastery in Budva

Historical facts indicate the emergence of a Christian structure at the foot of Mount Ostrog or in a place called Maina, around the time of the reign of the Nemanichi dynasty. For a long period of time here was the residence of the country’s metropolitans. Within its walls, Negosh wrote a literary work, “The Crown of the Mountains,” which became the literary monument of Montenegro. The buildings were given a new life by the modern restoration and opening of the complex in 1995. The complex includes two churches dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The large building was renovated in 2000. The icon painter again portrayed the scenes of the Last Judgment, placing among the sinners the image of the communist leader Broz Tito of Yugoslavia. The small church (4 m long and 2.5 m wide) is a catacomb of the first Christians and is located under cells. The building was built in the XII century. A stone water tank is installed in the center. She is famous for amazing stone carving. There is an inscription in the room, indicating that the last restoration took place in 1630.

Dulevo Monastery

There is a written mention of the structure that appeared in honor of the soldiers of King Dushan in the middle of the XVI century. The novices of the Decana parish came here after a haircut. The building was often destroyed by wars, natural disasters. Now it is fully restored. On the walls of the south and north sides are visible traces of former buildings, a cell building with narrow windows in the form of loopholes, a belfry with a bell. Inside the old building, fragments of two layers of ancient painting, the original frescoes, have been preserved.

They depict scenes from the lives of saints and are a matter of pride. The vault of the room is decorated with compositions covering important gospel events: the Present, Christmas, and the Crucifixion. On it are six medallions depicting Christ, Our Lady of Oranta, and saints. Two cells are located in the upper part of the building (Saint Sava worked in them before traveling to the Holy Mountain).

On the territory there is a source (Savvina Voda), which helps pilgrims treat diseases of the stomach. According to legend, the soldiers of King Dushan were healed of typhoid fever by this water. It is also proposed to see an old oak tree under which Saint Sava sat. The complex is located on a plateau above St. Stephen.

Praskvitsa Monastery

High in the mountains, near the villages of St. Stephen and Pržno, not far from a stream that smells of peaches (where the name of the building came from), an ancient monastic monastery lurks. The religious shrine of Montenegro appeared in 1059. After severe destruction, a new stage in her life began in 1844. The new church of St. Nicholas (the original construction was carried out in 1413), together with the Holy Trinity Church and monastery cells, are included in the architectural ensemble, which is a landmark of the country.

Along with the tour, you can sit at a stone table where the council of elders made crucial decisions of the Middle Ages. Visit the museum with a treasury. It contains a valuable collection of icons, ancient artworks, ancient weapons. Manuscript books (among them the Gospel of the 16th century), documents of the Pashtrovich era, an old monastery seal, the golden cross of Dushan. In the cells there is a valuable library with a total number of books over 5,000 copies.

Rustovo Monastery

In the current monastery for nuns live 8 sisters. They serve the buildings included in the monastery ensemble. Today it includes the construction of three temples. In 2003, a monastery was founded on the site of the ancient church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (built in the XIV century, destroyed by fires, an earthquake). His consecration took place on the Epiphany Eve. You can still consider the preserved foundation of the ancient structure.

During the construction process, the remains of the pastoral martyrs of the XIV century were found. Archbishop Amphilochius laid the foundation in 20005 for a small cathedral dedicated to members of the Romanov family who were martyred. The remains of the XIV century sufferers were first placed under the altar of a large church, and then buried in the foundation of the Romanov temple.

The third temple (paraclis) is located in the cell building. It is dedicated to the famous saint of the VI century, who founded a large number of temples. Located next to Chelobrodo Hill. It offers a panorama of the most beautiful part of the Adriatic Sea of ​​Montenegro.

Church of the Archangel Michael in Herceg Novi

The Orthodox Church, whose age is just over 100 years old, is considered the pearl of the Montenegro region. It stands in the center of the old quarter, on the Stefan Vukmcha square in Herceg Novi. The unusual architectural style is associated with the participation of several architects in its construction. Each of them expressed his preference for the Romanesque, Byzantine, Gothic, Baroque, Islamic architectural heritage. All elements blend in harmoniously and form a unique appearance of the structure.

The interior is striking in its exquisite beauty. The altar and iconostasis were made by master Bilinich from beautiful, rare marble. Many icons are considered rare, unique. They are written by Czech artist Ziegler. The local library holds a large number of church books, including from Russia. The building is surrounded by majestic palm trees. On the beautiful square there are many cozy cafes, places for relaxation, viewing the temple.

Church of the Savior in Herceg Novi

Behind a high stone fence on the main street (Negosheva) is an old temple complex consisting of the churches of the Savior and St. George. The first was built in 1713 from stone blocks brought from the island of Croatia. It received its final appearance in 1864 as a result of a complete restructuring, starting with the foundation. In the middle of the next century, an interesting iconostasis appeared in the building, a belfry with three bells.

Among the many decorations of the interior are several Russian icons. The Church of St. George was built at the end of the 17th century. This place used to be a Turkish mosque. The main shrine is a round icon depicting Saints Peter and Paul. The archives store old books, icons, church dishes made of silver. Behind the fence is an old cemetery, a two-story building of the residence of the bishops of 1700, a school where the future famous poet and priest of Montenegro Negosh studied.

Savina Monastery

The current complex (10 monks live in it), surrounded by a garden with many exotic plants, is the center of Orthodoxy among the settlements along the Boka Kotorska Bay. It is named after the first archbishop of Serbia, St. Sava. The complex includes three buildings: Malaya Uspenskaya, Bolshaya Uspenskaya and St. Sava Church (it is located next to the upper cemetery). The Small Cathedral (10 m long and about 6 m wide) was built in 1039.

The main preserved value is the ancient frescoes made in the Byzantine, Gothic styles. At the end of the 18th century, under the leadership of the Venetian architect Nikola Foretic, the Great Temple was built in the style of luxurious baroque. The iconostasis of the 18th century, consisting of separate zones created in the traditions of the Orthodox style of the east, has been preserved.

Sacred relics are considered to be a crystal cross belonging to Savva and decorated with rubies, the relics of Tsarina Helena, George the Victorious, the shroud of 1642. Icon collection, library containing over 5,000 rare manuscripts, handwritten gospel. The church of St. Sava was built by him in the 1230s. Now it is used as the parish church of the monastery.

Banya Monastery in Risan

The existing convent, founded in the 15th century, is located on the shore of the Gulf of Risan. In ancient times, there were Roman baths, which gave the name to the new building. In the XVII century, a temple was erected on the foundation of an ancient medieval fortress in honor of St. George the Victorious. Particles of the relics of the great martyr are the main shrine. The existing look was created during the restoration in 1729, carried out at the expense of wealthy sailors of the region.

Now here you can see old icons, clothes used during religious rituals. It is skillfully embroidered with silver, gold threads, decorated with gems. Many faces of saints are made using the techniques of ancient embroidery. The library archive contains a large amount of church literature. It is allowed to visit the interior with a guided tour, groups of pilgrims when performing the prescribed form of clothing and observing all the rules.

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Saints&Reading: Wed., Apr. 29, 2020

Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus

The city of Cyzicus is in Asia Minor on the coast of the Dardenelles (Hellespont). Christianity already began to spread there through the preaching of Saint Paul (June 29). During the persecutions by the pagans, some of the Christians fled the city, while others kept their faith in Christ in secret.

At the end of the third century Cyzicus was still basically a pagan city, although there was a Christian church there. The situation in the city distressed the Christians, who sought to uphold Christianity. The nine holy martyrs Thaumasius, Theognes, Rufus, Antipater, Theostichus, Artemas, Magnus, Theodotus, and Philemon were also from Cyzicus. They came from various places, and were of different ages: the young like Saint Antipater, and the very old like Saint Rufus. They came from various positions in society: some were soldiers, countryfolk, city people, and clergy. All of them declared their faith in Christ, and prayed for the spread of Christianity.

The saints boldly confessed Christ and fearlessly denounced the pagan impiety. They were arrested and brought to trial before the ruler of the city. Over several days they were tortured, locked in prison and brought out again. They were promised their freedom if they renounced Christ. But the valiant martyrs of Christ continued to glorify the Lord. All nine martyrs were beheaded by the sword (+ ca. 286-299), and their bodies buried near the city...keep reading OCA

St Basil Bishop of Ostrog

Saint Basil of Ostrog was born in Herzegovina, in the village of Mrkonjic in Popovo field, on 28th of December, 1610 with the Baptist name of Stojan. From early childhood he was deeply filled with love towards God, and soon became a monk of the monastery Zavala. His Christian name Basil he received at a monastery in the city of Trebinje, and in a monastery in the town of Cetinje where, according to legend, he had disagreements with the Montenegro archbishop of that time, Mardariem. The young monk Basil was against discussions with the agents of the Pope about an agreement, a union of sorts, between the Catholics and orthodox, and was therefore shunned out of Montenegro.

His first influence about Christianity and God the young Stojan received from his home. Born to a deeply faithful and religions family, early on he devoted himself to fasting, praying and the church. With this deep faith and love for God he became known as a calm, serious man with a deeply warm soul. Regardless of the hard time his family and the entire community lived at the time, young Stojan became know as one of the most selfish young people in the area. These bad influences came directly from other so called members of the church. To spear him of these bad influences, and get him closer to the word of God and faith, his parents took him to the “Ascension of the mother of God” monastery Zavala. Under the guidance of his uncle Seraphim, young Stojan spend a lot of time with books and educated people, and got to know the spirit of the word and the basics of science. During this time his with to become a monk was born.

While staying at the monastery Tvrdos in Trebinje his love for fasting and prayer was crowned with a monk name with which he became famous – Basil. He picked this name to symbolize is intent to immolate his life to the achievements of Basic the Great. Shortly after receiving his new name he received his church titles.

In the monastery Tvdos the received the title of archpriest which signaled the start of the travels to the centers of the orthodox church around the world, finalized with a visit to the Holy Mountain and to Russia where he stayed a number of months. Upon return from his travels he always arrived with important and expensive gifts for the poor churches of Herzegovina. He gave books, artifacts and money to churches and poor people. Additionally, he devoted his time to the rebuilding or up building of old churches, and many schools on this territory. He spends much time in the Holy Mountains, known as the epicenter of the Orthodox Church and faith. His travels took him over the town of Niksic, the monastery Moraca, monastery Djurdjevi Stupovi to the town of Pec, during which he spoke to church leaders as well as regular people about the struggles of the Serbian people in Herzegovina, about the violence of the Turkish and Latin propaganda. In the Holy Mountains he accumulated much knowledge from church leaders and other holy travelers. He spends a lot of time in the Serbian monastery of Hilandar in the town of Pec where he was promoted again in 1638 to church leadership status. Not yet thirty years old, he became bishop due to his elevated spirit and a Christian live only a spiritual been could live..keep reading 

Acts 4: 13-22 NKJV

The Name of Jesus Forbidden

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a [a]notable miracle has been done through them is evident[b] to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”

18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, because of the people, since they all glorified God for what had been done. 22 For the man was over forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.

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Acts 4:16 remarkable sign

Acts 4:16 well known

John 5:17-24  NKJV

17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father has been working until now, and I have been working.”

18 Therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God. 19 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.20 For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. 21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives life to them, even so the Son gives life to whom He will. 22 For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son, 23 that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

Life and Judgment Are Through the Son

24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

New King James Version (NKJV) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.source Biblegateway

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Attractions in Montenegro | About all | woman's World

Montenegro - a country rich in tourist attractions. It focused very much as created by nature and man-made monuments. Even the extraordinary hospitality of the indigenous population can be considered a local landmark because of the hospitality can not be found anywhere else in the world.

Extraordinary city Montenegro

The unusual architecture of Montenegro cities makes them easily recognizable and interesting. Petrovac amazing historical monuments, which incorporates elements of several cultures. No less interesting and other cities of the country: Kotor, Budva, Cetinje and others. Admire them can afford each installment tours will give the opportunity.

Budva It is famous as the center of various national holidays, international festivals.

Bar very interesting for its historical monuments. Among them: High-Nehaj fortress, the remains of walls, the citadel. Near the old town you can admire the olive tree, which has two thousand years of age.

Kotor - A small town nestled at the foot of Mount Lovcen. It is more reminiscent of other cities city times of the XII century. The historic city center is included in the list of cultural heritage.

Herceg Novi It is famous for its flora, it is a real botanic garden of Montenegro. Here, magnolia and eucalyptus trees coexist with palms, bamboo and agave.

Montenegrin monasteries

Residents of the country people are very devout. Therefore one of the main attractions is the rich spiritual heritage. In Cetinje is the main shrine of the Montenegrins - Tsetisky monastery. Since the dawn of the century, he guards the church relics, not measurable. It contains a part of the cross, which was used in the crucifixion of Jesus and the relics of St. John the Baptist.

Monastery Moraca today more than 750 years. The monastery is the Church of the Assumption. For many years it was the burial place of the country's rulers. The temple is decorated with frescoes of incredible beauty that amaze tourists.

Monastery Ostrog and its founder, St. Basil of Ostrog are famous all over the world. Carved high in the rock, striking monastery of the opportunities that the Lord has endowed man. Pilgrims from everywhere come here to pray. To see these impressive facilities, you can purchase tours to Montenegro from Minsk.

Natural monuments Montenegro

Four national park in Montenegro are located in different parts of the country. It:

• Durmitor;

• Lovcen;

• Skadar Lake;

• Biogradska Gora.

The largest among them - Durmitor. The other three little inferior in size, but not inferior to the number of unique natural monuments.

The second-largest after the Great, Tara River Canyon It impresses with its grandeur. Excursion on rafts or floats will provide an opportunity to admire the glacial lakes.

Unusually clear lake Skadar It has a rich and exotic flora and fauna.

Reserve Biogradska Gora retained on its territory untouched by man, has kept local endemics untouched virgin forest.

Montenegro invites guests to share all their wealth. There is a variety of attractions that one visit will not turn out to see the country and the tenth part. But at the same impressions will be enough.

Montenegro Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit

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15 best Montenegro resorts for families with children

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15 best Montenegro resorts for families with children

Montenegro is a popular Balkan country where tourists are guaranteed a pleasant and memorable pastime. This is facilitated by a developed infrastructure, a mild Mediterranean climate, mesmerizing natural landscape, azure shade of the sea and a variety of cultural and entertainment programs. Montenegro resorts for families with children allow you to feel the full spectrum of positive emotions. Both connoisseurs of silence and fans of active leisure will be satisfied with the trip.

Bar

The largest Montenegrin port city of Bar has all the attributes of a high-quality resort, corresponding to the idea of ​​a full family vacation on the shores of the Emerald Adriatic Sea. Compared to other places in Montenegro, the Bar pleasantly surprises its guests with the democratic pricing of food and accommodation. Hotel complexes of different star categories provide guests with high service.

The city is surrounded by mountain ranges and, despite the presence of the port, it is particularly ecologically friendly. The streets and neighborhoods are buried in the thickets of southern fruit plants, among which it is worth highlighting the abundance of mandarin and olive trees. The central beach with a gentle entrance to the turquoise sea bay is covered with small pebbles. The coast is full of bays with bewitching natural landscapes. On the landscaped seaside boulevard with palm alleys there are playgrounds and attractions.

Of interest is the Old Bar, where its appearance reflects a rich historical heritage. Adults and young tourists will be curious to take walks through the labyrinths of narrow cobblestone streets that lie under the canopy of a powerful fortress wall.

Tivat

Welcomes its guests a cozy and modern town of Tivat, located on the shore of the Bay of Kotor. The picturesque region surprises with its natural beauty. Majestic mountains, emerald forests, sky-blue lagoons and cozy coasts, indented by bays, create an unforgettable vivid picture of the village. Tivat is a worthy place to stay with children. This is favored by a developed hotel base, proximity to the international airport, several well-maintained beaches and a measured atmosphere.

The number of catering establishments satisfies the wishes of even the most insatiable travelers. There are no many ancient and culturally significant sights. The resort area can offer first-class leisure activities surrounded by pristine nature. Active life boils year-round in the harbor, where luxury yachts are moored. The city park is famous for exotic plants and shady alleys.

Subscribe to our channel in Telegram, where we daily post the most last-minute tours and flights. Tourists are advised to go to the Beach Horizonte. This is an amazing coastal sandy strip surrounded by olive and pine forests. Spreading trees form a saving shadow, protecting people from the tiring sun of heat. The bottom is shallow and shallow, which is perfect for safe bathing for children. The beach is equipped with sun loungers, changing rooms and toilets. For fans of outdoor activities there are playgrounds and all kinds of water attractions.

Podgorica

The capital Podgorica is the administrative, economic and cultural center of Montenegro. The city is hardly a popular resort destination. The lack of access to the Adriatic Sea more than compensates for the abundance of interesting museums, park complexes and historical attractions. Here ancient temples, mosques, medieval ruins, modern buildings and shopping and entertainment complexes harmoniously coexist.

All this architectural splendor is located on the banks of the Moraca River. A variety of hotels, bars and restaurants provide a high level of service and services. Podgorica offers tourists ample opportunities for spending fascinating leisure time. A pleasant impression will be made by a walk along the pedestrian street of Hercegovachka, where you can feel the old spirit of the city.

The royal park with spreading centuries-old trees, green lawns, playgrounds and fountains is popular. It will allow expanding the family cultural horizons by visiting an art gallery, archaeological center, natural history museum and national theater.

Herceg Novi

One of the pearls of the Bay of Kotor, the town of Herceg Novi, is striking in its original beauty. It is cascaded on a hill at the foot of the hill of Orjen. The amazing resort on the Adriatic coast is deservedly called the botanical garden of Montenegro. An incredible number of tropical plants have been planted on its territory, thanks to which the air is saturated with fragrant and healing aromas.

Relict trees, palms, mimosas, magnolias, eucalyptus, cacti, oleanders, cypresses and many other representatives of exotic flora grow here. The appearance of the city combines Byzantine, Romanesque and oriental architecture. Narrow cobbled streets of Herceg Novi are literally dotted with numerous stairs, which is likely to cause many difficulties with regular ascents and descents.

With children, moving from the coastline to the apartments will not be very convenient. A variety of hotels fully meets the requirements of tourists. Housing can be found for every taste and budget. In all its splendor, an old architectural ensemble appears. In Herceg Novi, medieval impregnable forts, towers, bastions, Orthodox churches, monasteries and stone buildings have been preserved.

Along the coastline are small areas covered with pebbles or concrete slabs. The main points of entertainment focused on the promenade: bars, restaurants, shops and tour desks. The program can include walking along shady alleys and mountain trails, or spend an exciting scuba dive to sunken ships and underwater caves.

Budva

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Montenegro is the resort of Budva. It will satisfy the needs of lovers of a relaxing beach holiday and active pastime. Also, admirers of architectural monuments and modern comfortable leisure will not be disappointed. The city is framed by mountains and immersed in the greenery of southern plants. At the disposal of tourists a huge selection of hotels: from budget to grandiose hotel complexes.

Family tourists with children are advised to choose apartments away from noisy discos and nightclubs. Budva is famous for its magnificent golden and pebble beaches. The coastal strip is equipped with playgrounds and playgrounds, sun loungers and changing rooms, toilets and showers. In addition to swimming in the turquoise sea bay, you can ride on a banana or a scooter. All kinds of entertainments for every taste and age were concentrated on the landscaped embankment.

Here you can find children’s play areas with trampolines, swings and slides. It will be interesting to visit the amusement park, equipped with dizzying and exciting attractions. For adults, there are various bars and restaurants. Inquisitive guests of Budva will find an entertaining walk through the ancient city with narrow cobbled streets. Venetian architecture buildings and small houses under tiled roofs are surrounded by a monumental fortress wall.

Ulcinj

In the south of the Adriatic coast is the sunniest resort of Montenegro – Ulcinj. This ancient settlement throughout its thousand-year history was under the rule of different peoples. In the architectural appearance, a mixture of distinctive oriental and colorful western style is traced. On the high green hills are scattered old stone buildings that are adjacent to low-rise cozy hotels.

Guests of Ulcinj can stay in budget hotels or rent a luxurious villa. Well-groomed narrow streets, steeply climbing the mountainous terrain, are surrounded by olive and pine groves. Numerous restaurants and cafes offer delectable local cuisine. Ulcinj is famous for its long coastal strip. The wide sandy beaches washed by the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea are equipped with resort attributes.

Water sports such as yachting, fishing, surfing and diving are waiting for active leisure enthusiasts. There are catamarans and jet skis. For children, playgrounds are organized. This resort area is ideal for lovers of a contemplative and relaxing holiday. A pleasant experience leaves a family walk in the quarter of the Old Town, where you can see the mighty citadel and medieval monuments of architecture.

Kotor

n the depths of the Bay of Kotor, between the calm emerald bay and the Lovcen mountain range, there is magnificent Kotor. The hospitable village attracts tourists with excellent conditions for a family vacation. Its historical center is an open-air museum. Architectural sights listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Labyrinths of cobbled quarters with stone houses, ancient churches and artisan shops provide travelers with the opportunity to experience the Middle Ages.

Behind the fortress wall many architectural masterpieces from the times of Venetian rule have been preserved, which causes genuine interest among people of all ages. Cozy hotels, modern villas and authentic Kotor hotels offer guests comfortable apartments. Small pebble beaches with a gentle entry into the water are available. There are no strong waves and cold currents.

Family tourists are advised to go to the Lovcen National Forest Reserve, where adults and children will receive a lot of positive emotions. A sports and entertainment area with a rope park is organized here. Visitors can test their physical strength in the passage of trails running at different heights between centuries-old trees.

Becici

The small resort village of Becici is focused exclusively on lovers of a calm and measured rest. Developed infrastructure, well-groomed small-pebble beaches and the azure sea – all this creates excellent conditions for a memorable vacation with children. Despite the lack of cultural historical attractions, the town attracts tourists with its picturesque nature. The two-kilometer coastal strip is surrounded by green hills and mountain ranges.

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The main center of attraction is the beach strip, covered with both golden sand and small pebbles. The entrance to the sea is gentle. Depth is increasing gradually. The safe swimming area is surrounded by buoys. Available water activities: riding a banana, catamarans and scooters. On the landscaped promenade, you can find a variety of attractions and playgrounds.

Perast

The miniature settlement Perast is rightfully one of the exquisite cities of the Bay of Kotor. It occupies a narrow strip, sandwiched between the mountains and amazingly clear sea water. This settlement consists of a picturesque promenade, from where narrow, quiet streets with centuries-old buildings and structures climb up. Stone houses, Catholic churches, defensive towers and palaces with originally decorated facades in the style of the Venetian Baroque testify to the glorious past of Perast.

Tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of antiquity, surrounded by fascinating mountain and sea landscapes. Superbly established infrastructure guarantees travelers of any age category a memorable stay at a high level. Here you can stay with the whole family in comfortable hotels or luxury villas that can satisfy even the most demanding needs.

Among the cultural and entertainment programs, it is worth highlighting the inspection of the original architectural ensemble of Perast. The coastline is a few concrete sites equipped with a comfortable descent into the bay. Resort facilities include changing rooms, showers, sun loungers and sun umbrellas. The city has more than a dozen restaurants with outdoor terraces. Appetizing Mediterranean cuisine awaits visitors.

Petrovac

In an amazing bay, surrounded by mountain ranges, olive groves and pine forests, is located one of the most popular resorts of the Budva Riviera – Petrovac. This quiet place attracts tourists who want to spend a family vacation in the lap of pristine nature. Depending on financial possibilities, you can stay in Petrovac both in a comfortable hotel complex and in a luxurious villa.

The main urban small-pebble beach, resembling a crescent shape, stretches for two kilometers. It is equipped with all the necessary resort attributes: sunbeds, umbrellas, changing rooms, toilets and showers. All sorts of water rides are available for spa guests, as well as playing and sports grounds. Pleasant experiences are guaranteed by exciting boat trips on boats and yachts along the Montenegrin coast.

On the coastline is a well-groomed area with restaurants, bars, shops and walking alleys. Admirers of ancient architecture will have a lot of fun exploring ancient buildings and churches. The main attraction of the resort is the Venetian fortress.

Sutomore

The resort village of Sutomore gained wide popularity due to its amazing sandy and pebble beaches washed by the turquoise and clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. The picturesque bays, steep cliffs and azure lagoons form a fascinating natural picture. Cypress groves and dense pine forests protect the coast from cold winds blowing from the mainland. A leisurely walk and contemplation of the surrounding landscapes will bring a lot of pleasant impressions.

In Sutomore, tourists prefer a measured beach holiday, which can be diversified by excursions, sports activities, sightseeing and gastronomic pleasures. Local hotels and guest houses offer guests worthy comfortable apartments.

A wide range of traditional beach attractions awaits tourists: catamarans, boats and jet skis, diving and fishing, parachuting and sea trips. There are many bars, restaurants and shops within easy reach of the beaches. In the city and its environs, many historical structures preserved in the Middle Ages have survived. It will be interesting to see houses made of hewn stone, the remains of a fortress and several old churches.

St. Stephen’s Island

A popular tourist destination of the Budva Riviera is the wonderful island of St. Stephen. It is a unique fashionable resort, built up with original stone houses with bright tiled roofs. Wealthy people and world celebrities come here. Ancient medieval buildings retained their original external charm. Behind the walls of architectural monuments are first-class apartments of prestigious luxury hotels.

Covered cozy streets with shady alleys are planted with greenery of the Mediterranean flora. Most of the building facades are entwined with photogenic ivy. A truly royal service awaits guests of St. Stephen. The resort has sports grounds, bars, restaurants, an art gallery, a bank, a beauty salon. The resort island was created for those guests who wish to enjoy a secluded vacation away from noisy entertainment.

Lost among the rocks and waters of the crystal clear sea bay, the island is connected to the mainland by a narrow artificial isthmus. On both sides of the man-made spit leading to the hotels, there are beautiful sandy beaches. The shores are equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas. The entrance to the sea is gentle and safe for bathing children.

Rafailovici

The resort village of Rafailovichi amazes tourists with the beauty of local nature. The picturesque bay is surrounded by majestic mountains. The winding streets with paved pavements are buried in the green thickets of lush Mediterranean vegetation. The proximity to the coast of the entire infrastructure is a distinctive feature of Rafailovici.

Hotels, guest houses, restaurants are located on the very shore of the Adriatic Sea. The dense buildings of low buildings with open terraces and blooming gardens give the settlement a special charm. It has a relaxed atmosphere.

The amazing coastline is covered with golden soft velvet sand and small pebbles. The entrance to the crystal clear turquoise sea bay is gentle and safe for children to swim. There is a small water park on the beach, and there are also playgrounds for children. A traditional set of water activities will deliver a charge of positive emotions.

Dobra Voda

The southern part of the coast of the Barska Riviera is occupied by a very small cozy town of Dobra Voda. It is located on a grandiose rocky green slopes descending to the emerald sea bay. This is one of the most environmentally friendly corners of Montenegro. The healing air is saturated with a high content of essential oils of local centuries-old mighty oaks, delicate olive trees and other Mediterranean plants.

The village consists of a seaside boulevard and a private sector. Here you will not find noisy entertainment and busy shopping centers. A sufficient number of private guest houses, hotels, shops and restaurants are available to tourists. Good Water attracts those who seek a secluded pastime away from the bustle of the resort.

Romantic sunrises and sunsets, amazing seascapes and bewitching mountains will not leave anyone indifferent. The main property of Dobra Voda is a sandy and pebble beach, the length of which is 600 meters. The entrance to the sea is gentle. The shore is equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and changing rooms. In the summer season, water rides operate here.

Radovici

The village of Radovici occupies a small part of the territory of the Lustica peninsula. This Montenegrin settlement has earned the fame of a peaceful, serene place where family tourists are advised to go on vacation. Instead of prestigious hotels and luxury villas, low private stone buildings have been built here, converted into mini-hotels with comfortable apartments. There are several grocery stores and a supermarket in the village.

Radovici provides its guests the opportunity to enjoy a stay on one of the most famous and popular beaches of Montenegro – Float Horizonti. The coastal sand strip has been awarded the honorary Blue Flag award. The picturesque bay is framed by a pine forest and olive grove. Sea air in combination with the captivating aroma of pine needles forms a healing fragrant cocktail.

Vacationers with children will especially appreciate the gentle slope into the crystal clear turquoise sea bay and a fairly long shallow water. The beach area is equipped with sun loungers, sun umbrellas, showers and toilets. Lovers of active leisure expect sports fields and water rides. Under the sprawling tree crowns, a children’s play area is organized. In walking distance from the beach there is a cafe and restaurant where you can fully refresh yourself.