Dragaljevac monastery, Kloster in Bosnien und Herzegowina
Dragaljevac monastery is a convent of the Serbian Orthodox Church located in Gornji Dragaljevac near Bijeljina. The stone church was built in 1908 and 1909, replacing earlier wooden structures, with an altar stone dated 1310 pointing to even older continuity.
The first wooden building on this site was constructed around 1762 but was destroyed in 1813 during Ottoman rule and rebuilt in 1818. A stone building followed in 1897 with support from Metropolitan Nikolaj Mandic, who promised improvements in 1894.
The monastery is dedicated to Archangel Gabriel and serves the nuns as a place of prayer and daily work. The bells are rung by the residents during storms, showing how the monastery remains woven into the village's rhythm of life.
The monastery is best visited during daylight hours when the grounds are open, and respect the prayer routines of the nuns. Ask the residents about stories of the monastery and its history, as they are happy to share their experiences.
The bells of the monastery were made in Timisoara and are known in the area for their strong acoustics. Local believers think these bells can be rung during storms to ward off strong winds and hail.
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