Holy Resurrection Church, Mborje, Orthodox church in Mborje, Albania.
Holy Resurrection Church is an Orthodox church in Mborje featuring a square plan with a central dome and two open gateways. The structure includes a covered portico at the base that frames the main entrance to the building.
Dating is debated: one tradition credits Saint Clement in 896, another the 14th century. The frescoes were painted by anonymous artists in 1390, funded by Bishop Nimfoni, during the rule of the Muzaka brothers Gjin and Theodor. Narthex and west facade paintings likely date to the 17th century.
Each year on the fortieth day after Easter, thousands of Orthodox pilgrims come to the church, which is also called Kisha e Ristozit. On the south wall, Bishop Nimfoni is shown presenting his donation, the act that funded the building in 1389–1390.
The church sits at the base of Mount Morava near Korçë and can be easily reached from the town. Visitors should remember that this is an active religious site where respectful behavior toward worshippers is expected.
On the south wall, Bishop Nimfoni is shown presenting his donation to the church, and the frescoes of 1390 are linked stylistically to those of Saint Mary in Maligrad (1369) and Saint Athanasius Muzaka in Kastoria (1383), suggesting the same workshop. The narthex and west facade paintings are later, probably 17th century.
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