Holy Annunciation Orthodox church, Orthodox church in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church is an Orthodox church in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, built in Byzantine Revival style with rounded arches, a small dome, and decorated walls inside and out. Beyond the prayer hall, the building also houses a room with religious objects and an old library.
The church was built in 1877, following a push by the Russian consul to give the Orthodox community in Dubrovnik a proper place to worship. The need had been felt since 1770, when the presence of Count Orlov's fleet made the absence of a dedicated prayer space very clear.
The church reflects the Orthodox tradition that has existed in Dubrovnik for centuries. Visitors find here a place where this religious community celebrates its festivals and preserves its heritage.
Because the church is still used for regular services, visiting outside of service times gives you more room to look around without interruption. The room with religious objects and the library are worth a slow visit, as some items are old and handled with care.
The museum section of the church holds a handmade copy of the Miroslav Gospels dated 1897, a careful recreation of a medieval manuscript considered one of the oldest surviving Serbian written works. The collection also includes portraits of figures such as the painter Vlaho Bukovac and bishop Petar II Petrovic-Njegoš.
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