Monastery of Stjenik at the Root of Jelica Mountain - Real and Invented Traditions Cover Image

Манастир Стјеник под Јелицом - стварна и измишљена традиција
Monastery of Stjenik at the Root of Jelica Mountain - Real and Invented Traditions

Author(s): Miloš Timotijević
Subject(s): Cultural history
Published by: Udruženje za društvenu istoriju
Keywords: saints; cult; folk tradition; historical sources forgery

Summary/Abstract: In the vicinity of Cacak, at the foot of Jelica mountain, there is a monastery of Stjenik, which is believed to originate from the middle ages. First written trace originates from 1528. Near the monastery there is a spring called Svetinja (Shrine), which is believed to have healing powers.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 1-3
  • Page Range: 79-103
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Serbian