Manastir Sveti Roman

Saint Roman's Monastery - the most important information

The Monastery of St. Roman belongs to the Diocese of Nis of the Serbian Orthodox Church. It is located near Razanj and is about half an hour away from Krusevac. This monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Serbia and it is an immovable cultural asset because it is a cultural monument of great importance.

History of the monastery of St. Roman

The monastery was built before Nemanjic, and was first mentioned in 1011 in the chrysostom of Emperor Vasilije II. It was named after Saint Roman, who lived there as a monk, and his relics are also kept in the monastery church. The monastery was first renovated in 1377 by order of knez Lazar. However, it was burned, destroyed several times, and then rebuilt during the rule of the Turks, and during the Austro-Turkish war it was demolished to its foundations. It was restored in 1795 by George Pile as a sign of gratitude for being healed there. The last fresco was made in 1831, while the frescoes from 1795 can still be seen in the domes and choirs. The monastery has been female since 1960, before becoming male again in 2012.

Interesting fact

The heart of the Russian nobleman Nikolai Nikolayevich Rajevski was buried in the gate of the monastery of St. Roman, which inspired the character of Vronsky from the novel "Anna Karenna" by Leo Tolstoy.

How to get to the monastery

You can get to the monastery either by your own transport or by taxi, and within the monastery there is a residence where you can spend the night. Also, some travel agencies offer trips to monasteries in the area.

Additional information

You can find out more about the monastery and the schedule of liturgies and worship services at the number of the monastery itself: 037/867210. As in every religious building, it is necessary to take care of the way you dress.