St. John the Baptist Monastery, Jašunja, Orthodox monastery in Leskovac, Serbia.
The monastery complex features a single-nave church with semi-shaped vaults and a western porch, surrounded by mountains and forest landscapes.
Founded in 1517 by Andronic Cantakouzin and his brothers, the monastery stands on the site of an earlier temple from the Nemanjić dynasty period.
The interior walls display multiple layers of frescoes, with the oldest ones created in 1524 by Peter from Sofia, representing religious scenes and figures.
The monastery maintains regular visiting hours and welcomes both religious pilgrims and cultural tourists, with accommodation available in nearby Leskovac.
Russian monks who settled in the monastery during the 1920s following the October Revolution initiated a period of material and spiritual renewal.
Location: Leskovac
GPS coordinates: 43.09641,22.04745
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:09
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