- Address: Katun Reževići 85315 Montenegro
- Phone: +382 33 473 242
- Foundation date: XIII century
- Founder: Stefan Pervenichnannyi
The population of Montenegro in the greater part professes Orthodox Christianity. A huge number of temples and churches are built here, the history of which begins from ancient times. Many religious buildings are under special protection of the state and are a place of pilgrimage of a huge number of believers from different parts of the world. This is exactly the place where the monastery of Rezevici is located.
general information
The Monastery of Rezevici is located in the territory of the village of Perazici to Montenegro. For the first time this place was mentioned in the chronicles of the XV century, but many of its structures were founded much earlier (in the XIII century). The origin of the name of the shrine has several versions:
- in honor of the river Rezhevichi flowing here.
- from the tribe of the same name, who previously lived in this territory.
- because of the strong wind in these places, which literally "cuts" the air.
History and architecture
Initially the monastery of Rezevici included 3 churches and buildings:
- The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the first building that was founded in the 13th century as a tribute to the memory of the arrest of King Stephen the First-Born. According to legend, the king called this place "blessed", having tasted the local wine.
- St. Stephen's Church - was built in 1351 by the funds of the Serbian King Dusan. Unfortunately, it has not survived to the present day. After the Turkish raids in the XVIII century, the church suffered so much that it was decided not to restore it.
- Church of the Holy Trinity - was founded in 1770 on the site of the destroyed church of St. Stephen.
- The belltower , built in 1839 with the assistance of the Russian Emperor Alexander I.
- The house is hospitable, monastic cells and ancillary buildings.
The shrines of the monastery of Rezevici
The main assets of the Orthodox church are:
- the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1693;
- ritual cross and the Gospel of the XIX century;
- frescoes and other relics.
All these items and the monastery of Rezevici are the cultural heritage of Montenegro and are protected by UNESCO.
Interesting Facts
About the Monastery of Rezevici in Montenegro, locals tell a lot of interesting things:
- This religious building is a favorite place for weddings. A lot of newlyweds are choosing a temple for the wedding ceremony. And attracts them here is not only a good location, but also magnificent landscapes and the opportunity to make stunning pictures of beauty. From one side of the monastery of Rezevici you can see the sea, and on the other - the temple, surrounded by an olive grove.
- The rules for visiting the temple are the same as in other Orthodox churches: women should not go in trousers, short skirts and uncovered head. But if your clothes do not meet the requirements, then you should not get upset - at the entrance you will be given everything you need.
- Candles can be purchased in a church shop, they are put here, as in other Montenegrin temples, in containers with water and sand, located at different levels. On the lower level, candles are placed behind the repose, and on the upper level - for health.
How to get there and when to visit?
You can get to the Rezevici Monastery by bus from all major and resort towns of Montenegro to the Monastery Reževići stop. Independently traveling tourists will need to go along the highway E65 / E80, adhering to road signs. From the village of Perazicha Do can be reached on foot, the road can be viewed on the map or ask any local resident.
Divine services in the monastery are held daily, on Saturday and Sunday you can take communion. During the service, the men stand on the right, and the women on the left.
On the territory of the Monastery of Rezevici in Montenegro there is a small souvenir shop where you can buy church products, monastic wines and raki (national alcoholic beverage) in bottles.