The Tvrdoš Monastery ( sr, Манастир Тврдош, Manastir Tvrdoš) is a 15th-century
Serbian Orthodox monastery near the city of
Trebinje,
Republika Srpska,
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 4th-century foundations of the first Roman church on the site are still visible.
The monastery, which is dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy
Theotokos
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, was established during the 15th century, with a cathedral constructed around 1508 and painted with murals by Vicko Lavrov from
Dubrovnik in 1517. The monastery remained a seat of the Metropolitans of
Herzegovina
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until the
Venetian Empire destroyed it in 1694. The current monastery building was constructed in 1924. Today, the monastery is renowned for its wine production (in particular from the local
Vranac and
Žilavka
Žilavka is a white wine grape variety planted primarily in the Mostar region of Herzegovina, the southern area of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a varietal wine, Žilavka is known for its bright freshness and acidity. Ideal for general meal pairin ...
grape varieties) and its wine cellars, one of which dates to the 15th century,
which are a popular tourist attraction.
As of late 2016, the monastery remains on the Provisional List for status as a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On 6 March 2021, the retired
Bishop of Zahumlje and Herzegovina
The Eparchy of Zahumlje, Herzegovina and the Littoral ( sr, Епархија захумско-херцеговачка и приморска, Eparhija zahumsko-hercegovačka i primorska) is an eparchy (diocese) of the Serbian Orthodox Church wit ...
(1992–1999),
Atanasije Atanasije ( sr-cyr, Атанасије) is the Serbian variant of the Greek name '' Athanasios''. Diminutives of the name include Atanas and Tanasko. It may refer to:
*Atanasije II Gavrilović (d. 1752), Serbian Patriarch (1747–52)
* Athanasius ...
was buried in the Chapel of the Resurrection of the Lord in the cemetery of the monastery.
Gallery
File:Манастир Тврдаш.jpg, Monastery and the surrounding landscape
Tvrdos monastery.jpg, Atrium Garden of the monastery
Tvrdo%C5%A1 Monastery 05.jpg, The church within monastery
File:Tvrdoš Monastery wine and souvenirs shop.jpg, Souvenir shop
File:Podrumi manastira Tvrdos NKD609.jpg, Monastery wine cellars
See also
Eparchy of Zahumlje and Herzegovina
References
External links
Official page
Buildings and structures in Republika Srpska
Religion in Republika Srpska
15th-century Serbian Orthodox church buildings
Rebuilt churches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbian Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Churches in Trebinje
History of the Serbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wines of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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