Lelić Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Valjevo, Serbia
Lelić Monastery is an Orthodox monastery near Valjevo with a cross-shaped church and central dome. The building uses stone, brick, and tufa, and contains a chapel plus a museum dedicated to Bishop Nikolaj.
Bishop Nikolaj Velimirovic and his father Dragomir founded the monastery, which became a monastic community in 1996 after serving as a parish church. This transition marked a significant shift in the spiritual role of the site.
The interior features religious wall paintings with the Last Judgment as the central artistic focus. These paintings shape how visitors experience the sacred space when they enter.
The monastery is located about 11 kilometers from the city center of Valjevo, requiring a short journey to reach. Personal transport works best for visiting, as public connections to the site are limited.
The relics of Saint Nikolaj were brought here in 1991 from a monastery in Libertyville, Illinois. This transfer made the site a destination for pilgrims seeking spiritual connection.
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