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| Govora Monastery Fresco |
On October 1st, triumphantly and joyfully Romanians and other Orthodox Christians
celebrate the Protection of the Most Holy Virgin.
celebrate the Protection of the Most Holy Virgin.
The historical basis for the feast is the protection of the Christians during siege and invasion of the Byzantine capital, Constantinople , over
1000 years ago.
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| Byzantine Art Studio Mosaic |
It was
during an All-Night Vigil in the Blachernae church, overflowing with those at
prayer, that Virgin Mary after praying for a long time took off her veil and
spread it over the people praying in church, protecting them from enemies that
were attacking the city.
Sacred images of this event emerged as magnificent
icons, monasteries were built and the miracle celebrated.
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| Monastery Sucevita Fresco |
Some of the holy places that share the name are Calugara near Caransebes region, Monastery Secries, near Moldovita and Govora near
Mihăieşti in Vâlcea region of Oltenia.
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| Map of Romania |
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| Calugara Monastery |
Govora Monastery was founded in the XIV century, during Vlad Dracul’s rule, construction added during Vlad Tepes, and so on through the ages.
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| Govora Monastery |
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| Govora Monastery Interior |
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| Govora Monastery Nuns |
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| Oltenia Peasant Home |
While in Oltenia, one must partake in the culinary delights
of the region, dishes that warm the heart paired wines that warm the spirit.
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| Sarmale |
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| Ciorba de Loboda |
Loboda is a wild or garden leaf plant Atripex Hortensis, also known as French Spinach.
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| Crama Bolovanul |
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| Crama Oprisor Wines |
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Telefon: 0040 252 391310
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