Church art in the Museum of the Bachkovo Monastery. During the 1930s, the more valuable and better preserved icons, church plates, vestments and other belongings of the monastery, which were no longer used in mess, were gathered and put in …

The “Panorama” mural, which runs along the outside wall of the refectory, represents the history of Bachkovo monastery pictorially. It provides a bird's eye view of the monastery with all the surrounding buildings at the time of the painting.

The style of painting shows great draftsmanship, in tone with the trends of the time, suggesting that the author must have gone through some rigorous training. The harmonically composed scenes from the orthodox universe are shown in a miniature. ... For this very reason, we turn for help to every Christian and to everyone who values the ...

The fresco provides historical information about the state of the monastery after its foundation. From what one can see in spite having to be rebuilt a few times, the monastery had managed to sustain consistent appearance throughout the years.

May 26, 2024 · Bachkovo Monastery has stood witness to nearly a thousand years of Balkan history, weathering the tides of empires, wars, and social upheaval. Through it all, this remarkable institution has remained a beacon of Orthodox faith and a guardian of Bulgarian cultural identity.

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Dec 10, 2019 · The ossuary of the Bachkovo Monastery was painted in 1084 and has no analogue in the world. In the south wing of the monastery is located the mill of 1601. There are murals in it – the family tree of Jesus Christ and ancient philosophers.

Feb 10, 2022 · There is a full history (in English) on the monastery’s website. The entrance to the monastery is decorated with paintings of angels attending the birth of Christ. On the left is the Archangel Michael and on the right the Archangel Gabriel.

Aug 26, 2023 · The Monastery of the "Assumption of the Virgin" in Bachkovo, nestled in the southern reaches of Bachkovo village, a mere 10 kilometers to the southern expanse of Asenovgrad, emerges as a resplendent testament to history's tapestry. A tale woven in 1083 by the hand of the Georgian luminary, Gregoriy Bakuriani, who bestowed this dominion.

Visitors to monastery may also view other icons, silver repousse covers for copies of the Gospels, and other works of art from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Treasures from the 17th century include a carved wooden icon stand with gold ornamentation and the cathedrals royal doors.