Алботинският скален манастир
The rock monastery of Albotin
Author(s): Neven IlievSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Archaeology, History of Church(es), Geography, Regional studies, Regional Geography, Middle Ages, Theology and Religion, 15th Century
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: medieval rock monasteries; monastery of Albotin; Hesychasm; XIV century; Vidin
Summary/Abstract: The monastery of Albotin, situated 21 km south-west of the town of Vidin, is presented in this paper. The important role of Hesychasm in the monastery ideological life is amongst the factors, determining the interest of Historians toward this monument of medieval and modern sacral architecture.
Journal: Епохи
- Issue Year: 22/2014
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 114-117
- Page Count: 4
- Language: Bulgarian