Church of the Theotokos of Zaum, Medieval Orthodox church in Trpejca, North Macedonia.
The Church of the Theotokos of Zaum stands at the foot of Mount Galičica on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid, featuring medieval religious architecture.
Built in 1299, this Orthodox church received its interior frescoes in 1361, as documented by an inscription above the main entrance of the building.
The church contains a notable fresco depicting the Holy Mother breastfeeding the Son of God, representing a rare example in Orthodox Christian art.
Access to the church requires boat transportation from nearby villages, as the structure remains isolated along the shoreline of Lake Ohrid.
The religious site belongs to the Debar-Kičevo Diocese and maintains its original 14th-century structural elements despite centuries of exposure to lake conditions.
Location: Trpejca
Inception: 1299
GPS coordinates: 40.94889,20.77444
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:02
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