Ruen Monastery, Orthodox monastery near Skrino village, Bulgaria
The Ruen Monastery stands in the Kyustendil Province with its white walls and traditional Bulgarian Orthodox architecture featuring multiple domes and detailed frescoes.
Founded during the medieval period, the current structure underwent restoration in 1999, built upon the foundations of an ancient church near Saint John of Rila's birthplace.
The monastery maintains Eastern Orthodox traditions through regular religious services and celebrates the feast of Saint John of Rila each October 19.
Located 8 kilometers west of European route E79 connecting Sofia and Kulata, the monastery maintains regular visiting hours and offers guided tours.
A marked path leads visitors from the monastery to the cave where Saint John of Rila established his first hermitage in the Bulgarian mountains.
GPS coordinates: 42.17611,22.94833
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:23
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