The first four postcards of this post are the result of my first swap with another postcrosser! They were all sent by Elena. The other 3 were sent by Anca and thanks to her I have now postcards showing all the eight churches!
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| Churches of Moldavia |
These eight churches of northern Moldavia, built from the late 15th century to the late 16th century, their external walls covered in fresco paintings, are masterpieces inspired by Byzantine art. They are authentic and particularly well preserved. Far from being mere wall decorations, the paintings form a systematic covering on all the facades and represent complete cycles of religious themes.Their exceptional composition, the elegance of the characters, and the harmony of the colors blend perfectly with the surrounding countryside. The interior and exterior walls of the Church of the Suceviţa Monastery are entirely decorated with mural paintings of the 16th century, and this church is the only one to show a representation of the ladder of St John Climacus. - in: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/598/
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| Church of the Assumption of the Virgin of the former Monastery of Humor |
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Church of the Annunciation of the Monastery of Moldovita
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The Moldovița Monastery (Romanian: Mânăstirea Moldovița) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery situated in the commune of Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County, Moldavia, Romania. The Monastery of Moldovița was built in 1532 by Petru Rareș, who was Stefan the Great's (in Romanian Ștefan cel Mare) illegitimate son. It was founded as a protective barrier against the Muslim Ottoman conquerors from the East. - in: wikipedia
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Church of St George of the former Voronet Monastery
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The Voroneț Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Romanian village of Voroneţ, now a part of the town Gura Humorului. It is one of the famous painted monasteries from southern Bukovina, in Suceava County. The monastery was constructed by Stephen the Great in 1488 over a period of 3 months and 3 weeks to commemorate the victory at Battle of Vaslui. Often known as the "Sistine Chapel of the East", the frescoes at Voroneț feature an intense shade of blue known in Romania as "Voroneț blue." - in: wikipedia
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| Probota Monastery |
Probota Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Probota) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Probota village, Dolhasca town, Suceava County, Romania. Built in 1530, with Peter IV Rareș as ktitor, it is one of eight buildings that make up the churches of Moldavia UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is also listed as a historic monument by the country's Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs. - in: wikipedia
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| Church of Saint George of Suceava |
Saint John the New Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Sfântul Ioan cel Nou), dedicated to Saint John the New of Suceava, is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Suceava, Romania. Built between 1514 and 1522, the monastery church is one of eight buildings that make up the churches of Moldavia UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is also listed as a historic monument by the country's Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs. The church serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți. - in: wikipedia
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| Churches of Moldavia |
The 8 churches:
- Church of the
Beheading of St John the Baptist of Arbore
- Church of the
Assumption of the Virgin of the former Monastery of Humor
- Church of the
Annunciation of the Monastery of Moldovita
- Church of the
Holy Rood of Patrauti
- Church of St
Nicholas and the Catholicon of the Monastery of Probota
- Church of St
George of Suceava
- Church of St
George of the former Voronet Monastery
- Church of the
Resurrection of Suceviţa Monastery
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