"The Assumption of Holy Virgin" Elena, Bulgaria
A new chapel "The Assumption of Holy Virgin" was built in 1800 with the permission of Rousse- Tarnovo governor Smail Aga. This chapel was remade into ...
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A new chapel "The Assumption of Holy Virgin" was built in 1800 with the permission of Rousse- Tarnovo governor Smail Aga. This chapel was remade into a steadier building in 1813. As the time passed, the wooden building ceased satisfying the needs of the town. The people of Elena decided to build a bigger church. They thought of demolishing the fortified wall “Kaleto” and using its stone materials. They decided to do so in order to prevent the fortress being settled by Turkish garrisons. The building of this church was the work of master Miho from Bolertsi – a hamlet near Elena. The whole building with its solid construction and the materials, the artistic execution of the details and especially the interior showed the increased self-confidence of the citizens, and the constructive mastery and courage of master Miho. He was a contemporary of Kolio Fitcheto, master Gencho Kanev, and he did not step back to their creativity, design and realisation. The construction was started in 1836, and finished in 1837, and the church was consecrated on August, 28.
In 1861 when the church was repaired, a notice stating this was left on the western wall above the cornice. The bell tower is a separate building which was built in 1912. In 1925 the church “The Assumption of Holy Virgin” lost an incredibly precious artistic creation – in a fire the iconostasis was burned down. The new iconostasis was carved by Gorgi Kirov, and the icons were created by the artist Hristo Berberov from Elena.
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In 1861 when the church was repaired, a notice stating this was left on the western wall above the cornice. The bell tower is a separate building which was built in 1912. In 1925 the church “The Assumption of Holy Virgin” lost an incredibly precious artistic creation – in a fire the iconostasis was burned down. The new iconostasis was carved by Gorgi Kirov, and the icons were created by the artist Hristo Berberov from Elena.
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I took this photo in Elena, a small town near the medieval capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo with my cellphone I owned that time. I have never learned how to take photos but I so like to capture the wonderful sights before my eyes.Time
As I remember it was at midday.Lighting
I just captured what my eyes caught to be awesome on their sight.Equipment
Cell camera Lenovo A12Inspiration
Thought many people will be pleased to watch what my eyes enjoyed that time.Editing
NopeIn my camera bag
Still have not any equipment, just my cellphoneFeedback
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