Bešenovo monastery, Orthodox monastery in Fruška Gora, Serbia
Bešenovo monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the Fruška Gora area of Serbia, set along the Čikoš stream and surrounded by forest. On the grounds stands a wooden chapel built beneath a linden tree that has grown there for several centuries.
The monastery was founded in the 13th century by Serbian king Stefan Dragutin, making it one of the older monasteries in the Fruška Gora region. In 1944, during World War II, the site was severely damaged and later went through a process of recovery.
The monastery hosts a literary gathering where writers read and discuss works connected to the surrounding land and local life. Visitors who attend one of these events find the place functioning as a meeting point for the region, beyond its religious role.
The monastery is reached by an asphalt road that runs through the forest and makes for a gentle walk. Comfortable footwear is a good idea since the grounds are surrounded by woodland and some paths are uneven.
Before the war, the monastery kept a collection of religious objects and handwritten manuscripts that are no longer on site. In 1942, Professor Radoslav Grujić moved these pieces to Belgrade Cathedral for safekeeping, where they remain to this day.
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