Rajčica Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Debar Municipality, North Macedonia
The Rajčica Monastery contains churches dedicated to Saint George and Saint John Bigorski, located near the Albanian border in rural North Macedonia.
Built in 1835 on the foundation of a 16th-century structure, the monastery stands as a representation of Byzantine architectural design in the Debar region.
The resident nuns specialize in crafting ornate bishops' hats called miters, decorated with precious stones and small icons following Byzantine Empire traditions.
Visitors can reach the monastery through local transportation options from Debar Municipality or by following hiking paths from neighboring villages.
The monastery workshop has produced over 1,600 miters worn by Orthodox bishops across Russia, the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Greek Orthodox Church.
Location: Debar Municipality
Inception: 1835
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.51472,20.54889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:32
North Macedonia contains archaeological sites, religious buildings, and natural formations. The country features Bronze Age observatories, Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, Ottoman buildings, and Orthodox monasteries. Natural sites include mountain lakes, waterfalls, caves, and national parks with native species.
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St. George's Church
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Мелнички мост
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St. Barbara Church
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St. Petka Church
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St. Athanasius Church
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Old Mosque
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Mosque
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Mosque
4.3 km
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Mosque
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New Mosque
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4.2 km
St. Nicholas Church
4.1 km
Џамија (Голем Папрадник)
4.2 km
Mosque
4.2 km
Mosque
3.4 km
Mosque
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St. Demetrius Church
1.6 km
Church of the Presentation of the Theotokos (Dolno Melničani)
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Стара џамија (Горенци)
1.5 km
Ss. Cosmas and Damian Church
3.3 km
St. Barbara Church
1.5 km
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