Sokolica Monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery in Boletin, Kosovo.
Sokolica Monastery sits at the base of a hill with a church featuring a spacious narthex and a bell tower constructed in the period between the two world wars. The complex is maintained by monastic residents and displays various architectural elements from different building phases.
The monastery was founded in the 14th century and gained particular importance when it housed a Virgin Mary sculpture relocated from Banjska Monastery during Turkish threats. These circumstances shaped its history as a place of protection for religious artworks during turbulent times.
The northern wall displays various inscriptions and ancient drawings of people and animals that visitors encounter while exploring the grounds. Inside, historical books from different periods document the religious life here across many centuries.
Visitors should be prepared that security personnel monitor the area and the site functions as an active religious community. Guided visits are available, and it is important to behave respectfully and follow local visiting guidelines.
The site functions as an active center for iconography where nuns create religious artworks and translate patristic texts under Abbess Macaria's guidance. This artistic and scholarly work gives the place a living spiritual function beyond typical tourist visits.
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