Saint Parascheva Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Central Serbia.
Saint Parascheva Monastery (Izvor) is an Orthodox monastery in central Serbia, built around a stone church with white-plastered walls, a red tile roof, and an interior covered in religious frescoes. Several smaller buildings surround the church, including monastic quarters and a chapel, all arranged around a central courtyard.
The monastery was founded in the medieval period, making it one of the older Orthodox communities in central Serbia. It was rebuilt or restored several times over the centuries, with each period leaving traces on the buildings still visible today.
The monastery is dedicated to Saint Parascheva, a figure deeply venerated in Orthodox Christianity across the Balkans. On her feast day, people from nearby villages gather here to pray, light candles, and take part in outdoor services.
Visitors should cover their shoulders and knees, as this is expected inside the monastery grounds. Services are held at set times during the day, so arriving outside those hours gives more freedom to walk around the buildings.
The monastery shares its dedication with a saint whose relics are kept in a different city, which means the faithful often visit both places as part of the same pilgrimage. This connection places Izvor within a wider network of sites tied to the same figure across the region.
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