Nicula Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Nicula, Romania
Nicula Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the village of the same name in northwestern Romania. The stone church was built between 1875 and 1879, with two 25-meter (82-foot) spires added in 1905.
The first written record of the monastery dates to 1552, though local tradition traces its founding to a hermit named Nicholas in 1326. The current stone church replaced earlier wooden structures and was completed in the late 19th century.
Every August 15, pilgrims from across the country gather in the monastery courtyard to observe the Feast of the Assumption. The monastery takes its name from a hermit who is believed to have lived here in the 14th century.
The monastery is open to visitors throughout the year and holds regular religious services. The busiest time falls on August 15, when thousands of pilgrims travel here for the celebrations.
The monastery houses an icon from 1681 painted by Luca of Iclod. Austrian officers reported in 1699 that the image shed tears for nearly a month.
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