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The monastery is situated in beautiful countryside near the Blagoevgrad, about 8 km. west of the international road Sofia -Tower, 2.5 km. above the Skrino village - the birthplace of St. Ivan Rilski. Construction of the monastery began on the ruins of an old church in 1999. From there a picturesque path leads to the cave where the St. Ivan Rilski lived in a religious way. The monastery is one of the newest in Bulgaria. Preceptor issue religious literature and broadcast first in our country churc radio "Zion." Following the example of retreat, visitors are not allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Sundays and holidays, visitors can hear the monastic choir during mass. |
