Monastère de Namasija, Medieval monastery complex in Parachin, Serbia.
The Namasija Monastery stands as a well-preserved medieval monastic complex built in the late 14th century near the village of Zabrega, featuring stone walls and traditional Serbian Orthodox architecture surrounded by natural landscapes along the Crnica River.
Founded around 1371 during the same period as Ravanica Monastery, Namasija served as an important spiritual and economic center until the mid-17th century when it was likely destroyed by fire and subsequently abandoned by its monastic community.
The monastery represents a significant example of Moravian school architecture and houses religious artifacts including the icon of the Virgin of Lepavina, which was transferred from Lepavina Monastery and continues to attract Orthodox Christian pilgrims.
Visitors can reach the monastery via local roads from Parachin followed by a 10-15 minute walk along marked trails, with access available year-round though spring and autumn offer the most favorable weather conditions for exploration.
Archaeological excavations conducted between 1972 and 1979 revealed medieval coins, ceramic vessels, and craft tools, while local legends speak of a young woman's remains discovered during restoration work, confirming centuries-old folklore about the site.
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