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In the valley if the river Kadina, south of
the village Sušica we find the Markov Manastir (the Monastery of Marko) with a
church dedicated to St. Dimitrija (Demetrius). In the monastery grounds there are old
monuments and other out-houses. A country road leads to the monastery.
Historical sources tells us that the church
was reconstructed by King Volkashin and completely finished and frescoes by his
son
King
Marko during the period (1366-1371). The church is built of
wrought stone and rows of bricks on which interesting patterns are engraved. The
entire interior of the church is frescoed. Two differently qualified artists
stand out in the frescoes of Markov Manastir. It is an inescapable fact that
after a stylistic analysis the frescoes in this church show the participation of
several artists. "The Lament of Rachel" is one of the most interesting
compositions since it shows a sad human drama, the grief over the massacred
Innocents, most realistically. In the church remains of the original stone
iconostasis are preserved. In the monastery complex is the refectory which dates
from the foundation it self.
According to historical sources the
monastery operated without interruption during the Turkish rule in these areas
and had many friars. It is recorded that
Kiril
Pejčinović known for his literary work, stayed here. |
