Zavala Monastery
| Zavala Monastery | |
|---|---|
Манастир Zavala | |
 The monastery in July 2017 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Serbian Orthodox |
| Rite | Eastern Orthodox |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Eparchy of Zahumlje and Herzegovina |
| Patron | Presentation of the Virgin |
| Year consecrated | c. 1514 |
| Location | |
| Location | Zavala, Ravno |
| Municipality | Ravno |
| State | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| Materials | stone |
| Official name: Church of the Presentation of the Virgin in Zavala, the architectural ensemble | |
| Type | Category I cultural property |
| Criteria | A, B, C i.ii.iii.iv.v.vi., D iii.iv., E ii.iii.iv.v., F i.iii., G i.ii.iii.iv.v.vi., H i.ii.iii. |
| Designated | 5 March 2003 (?th session, decision No. 08.2-6-148/03-2) |
| Reference no. | 1820 |
| Website | |
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The Zavala Monastery (Serbian: Манастир Завала, romanized: Manastir Zavala) is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the village of Zavala on the southwestern edge of Popovo Polje, in Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina municipality, in the southernmost part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is first mentioned in 1514, which means that the monastery already existed by the early sixteenth century. The monastery was designated National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the KONS in 2003.[1]
Location and history
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Some 55 kilometres to the east lies the town of Trebinje. The monastery is dedicated to the Presentation of Mary. The northern wall of the monastery's church is situated within a cave. This monastery is also known as a place where Basil of Ostrog entered into monasticism.
The Zavala monastery is first mentioned in 1514, when abbot Serafion bought a vineyard in Orahov Do from certain Božo, son of Radoslav.[2] Two years later, in 1516, the Ottomans ordered the destruction of Catholic churches built before the conquest of Herzegovina. For this reason, many Catholics in the region of Popovo Polje converted to Eastern Orthodoxy. The proximity of the Zavala monastery was the main factor in their conversion.[3] In 1587, the monastery received approval from the Sultan to be renovated according to the original dimensions.[2]
During World War II, the monastery suffered major damage, and in the Bosnian War it was further damaged and abandoned. In the early 21st century, the frescoes were restored, the church and dormitories were renovated, and the monastery became active again.[4][5]
Zavala and Vjetrenica
[edit | edit source]The site of the restored monastery, together with Zavala's village old architecture and stone masonry, and with Vjetrenica cave, constitutes cultural-historic, architectural and natural assemble, protected by KONS as an important national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Because of its importance as national heritage, as well as tourist and ambiental attraction, the site is also placed on the UNESCO Tentative list for inscription into UNESCO World Heritage Site list.[6][7]
See also
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References
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Journals
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Further reading
[edit | edit source]- Туристичка организација Републике Српске: Манастир Завала (National Tourist Organization of Serbian Republic: Zavala Monastery) (in Serbian)
- Туризам Републике Српске: Манастир Завала Archived 2022-03-31 at the Wayback Machine (Serbian Republic Tourism) (in Serbian)
- Епархија захумско-херцеговачка: Манастир Завала (Diocese of Zahumlje-Herzegovina: Zavala Monastery) (in Serbian)
External links
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- Tourist attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Protected areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 16th-century Serbian Orthodox church buildings
- Christian monasteries established in the 16th century
- 16th-century establishments in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Serbian Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Attacks on religious buildings and structures during the Bosnian War
- Attacks on religious buildings and structures during World War II
- Popovo Polje