Cathedral Church of Kragujevac
Cathedral Church of Kragujevac
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Fabio B
Kragujevac, Serbia6 contributions
In this church I got married with my wife and so my opinion could be affected by this, but I really think that the New Church in Kragujevac reflects the orthodox spirit. The church is very well manteinded, clean and smelly of incense. All the walls are painted with bright colors and during some Mass it's possible to listen a great chorus. The church is in the main center of the city and so you can't skip to visit it if you are in Kragujevac.
Written December 11, 2011
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Larry A
Jackson, CA548 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
In July, I returned to the Church of the Dormition in Kragujevac. The iconography there is now substantially complete by Belgrade iconographer Miloje Milinkovic and that was the purpose of the visit, to see his latest works.
Miloje is an iconographer with works in Serbia, Greece, Switzerland and the U.S. His work is some of the best of modern Serbo-Byzantine iconography one can find. The Church of the Dormition is no exception. He spent several years carefully crafting each of the icons written on most every surface of this large church. I say "written" because sacred icons are not painted since they are part of the scripture of the Orthodox faith.
His latest work did not disappoint. It is in a small room, perhaps 3x3 meters and perhaps 8 meters high. You will have to inquire to see it as it is in the baptistry. How he was able to work in this small space…
Anyway, the entire church is filled from the floor to the ceiling with sacred icons all the way to the top of the dome featuring the Pantocrator of Christ looming over all. It is a sacred place so please both dress and act accordingly. If you are there in the evening, around 5 or so, you will be able to witness the evening vesper service which we did. The service was a gathering of monks and they sang through the roughly half-hour worship.
The Dormition Church is a spiritual place both all the senses. Considering the history of all the turmoil and suffering in the area during WWII, it is a peaceful place to visit.
Miloje is an iconographer with works in Serbia, Greece, Switzerland and the U.S. His work is some of the best of modern Serbo-Byzantine iconography one can find. The Church of the Dormition is no exception. He spent several years carefully crafting each of the icons written on most every surface of this large church. I say "written" because sacred icons are not painted since they are part of the scripture of the Orthodox faith.
His latest work did not disappoint. It is in a small room, perhaps 3x3 meters and perhaps 8 meters high. You will have to inquire to see it as it is in the baptistry. How he was able to work in this small space…
Anyway, the entire church is filled from the floor to the ceiling with sacred icons all the way to the top of the dome featuring the Pantocrator of Christ looming over all. It is a sacred place so please both dress and act accordingly. If you are there in the evening, around 5 or so, you will be able to witness the evening vesper service which we did. The service was a gathering of monks and they sang through the roughly half-hour worship.
The Dormition Church is a spiritual place both all the senses. Considering the history of all the turmoil and suffering in the area during WWII, it is a peaceful place to visit.
Written October 8, 2014
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Srdjan Atanasijevic
Kragujevac, Serbia13 contributions
Dec 2015
Architect. Verpljub Trifunovic, wrote:
New churches in the Principality of Serbia had been built for a long time under
the influence of Vojvodina , in baroque style, expressively in catholic style. A change
was made by the building the cathedral in Kragujevac.
The designer was architect Andreja Andrejevic. A member offspring of
wellknown family from Kragujevac. He was a student of Kragujevac high school and
studied architecture in Petrograd.
He designed a new church in Kragujevac under the influence of the Russian
school of building orthodox churches. It was an interpretation of the Byzantine churches
and at the same time Serbian medieval influence. A high, five domed building was
erected where “the stock market” once stood.
The church of the Dormition.
It became a pattern. The turnover in style was done. Since then Serbian churches
have been built in spirit of Byzantine style.
New churches in the Principality of Serbia had been built for a long time under
the influence of Vojvodina , in baroque style, expressively in catholic style. A change
was made by the building the cathedral in Kragujevac.
The designer was architect Andreja Andrejevic. A member offspring of
wellknown family from Kragujevac. He was a student of Kragujevac high school and
studied architecture in Petrograd.
He designed a new church in Kragujevac under the influence of the Russian
school of building orthodox churches. It was an interpretation of the Byzantine churches
and at the same time Serbian medieval influence. A high, five domed building was
erected where “the stock market” once stood.
The church of the Dormition.
It became a pattern. The turnover in style was done. Since then Serbian churches
have been built in spirit of Byzantine style.
Written December 15, 2015
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Vandieman111
Adelaide, Australia1,401 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
This is a spectacular church in the woods with wonderful mosaics - it is well worth a visit. The mausoleum underneath is also quite beautiful.
Written September 23, 2017
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Jo L
5 contributions
Nov 2016
its amazing small orthodox church,with beautiful wall paintings,colourful and rich. stunning view from the inside, warm and calm atmoshere. Really unique and highly recommended to stop by and enjoy a moment of peace in the Church of the holly Mother.
Written November 20, 2016
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Maria P
20 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
It is a nice church in the center of kragujevac with interesting wall paintings and warm atmosphere.
Written November 16, 2016
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VicnJen67
Hamilton, New Zealand597 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Stopped in on a walking tour. Serene and with beautiful paintings. Check out the old munitions factory behind the church too.
Written January 17, 2016
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Marko R
Novi Sad, Serbia160 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
This is one of the landmarks of the city of Kragujevac. It's near by First Grammar School and National museum. Also near by pedestrian zone. It's the most beautiful to visit it in the early morning while the church choir is singing - beautiful.
Written August 3, 2015
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Katarina P
Kragujevac, Serbia95 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
Church of The Dormition of the Virgin in Kragujevac was the first church constructed in Byzantine-Romanesque style in liberated Serbia, which she, among other things, gives a special place in the architecture of the second half of the last century. It is worth seeing interior, especially frescoes
Written July 29, 2013
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masaivan
Keramonti4 contributions
Jan 2017
New church of Kragujevac, impressive to visit, close to city center, nearby is Djacki trg, Gimnazija and Theatre Joakim Vujic.
Written January 23, 2017
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