Kalenić monastery, Byzantine monastery in Kalenićki Prnjavor, Serbia
Kalenić monastery is a Byzantine structure in Kalenićki Prnjavor distinguished by alternating gray stone blocks and red brick on its exterior walls and dome. The complex forms a self-contained compound with a church building and auxiliary rooms typical of Serbian monastery architecture from this period.
The monastery was founded in 1401 when protovestiarios Bogdan, his wife Milica, and his brother Petar built the structure. This establishment took place during Stefan Lazarević's rule, a period of political stability in medieval Serbia.
The church displays frescoes showing biblical scenes that visitors notice as they enter the building. These paintings tell stories from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary in ways that still resonate today.
The site is accessible via marked roads near Rekovac, with guided tours offered by the resident nuns of the community. These local tours give visitors insight into the monastic life and special features of the place.
A relief above the entrance portal depicts the Virgin Mary with infant Christ and two angels, a detailed work many visitors overlook. This artistic element gives the entrance area special religious significance.
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