Култовите места в Чипровските покрайнини
Holy Places in Chiprovtsi Region
Author(s): Anuta Kamenova-BorinSubject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Geography, Regional studies, Historical Geography, Ethnohistory, Oral history, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: worship; monastery; church; rock monastery; holy ritual cross;sacrificial rite
Summary/Abstract: Holy shrines in Chiprovtsi region are monasteries, churches and votive crosses. Prevala village is situated in Chiprovtsi region. There is an only rock monastery in these parts with 15 votive crosses in honor of spiritual patrons and Christian saints. It is celebrated in connection with human health and against nature disasters endangering people, animals and property. There is an active votive holiday – Spasov day which people keep in touch with old holy ritual practices.
Journal: Епохи
- Issue Year: XXII/2014
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 124-132
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Bulgarian