Papraća Monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery in Šekovići, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Papraća Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery in Šekovići, Bosnia and Herzegovina, housing the Church of the Annunciation. The church displays traditional Orthodox architectural features with elements from different periods at the site.
The monastery was established in the 16th century as an important religious site for the local Serbian Orthodox community. Archaeological discoveries show that a church had existed at this location during earlier periods.
The monastery's name comes from the surrounding area, and monks maintained important connections with Orthodox leaders across the eastern region for centuries. Visitors can still see how this religious life shaped the place.
The monastery is located in a rural area and can be reached by regional roads. Visitors should expect simple paths and uneven ground, and dress appropriately for religious sites.
In 1645, the monastery received a special permission letter from a Russian Tsar allowing monks to collect donations in Russia. This connection to Russia was crucial for the monastery's financial support over many decades.
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