The life cycle of St. Nicholas conducted in Basilica of "St. Nicholas" inVoskopoje by painter David Selenica

Authors

  • Ahilino Palushi

Abstract

Among the five major basilicas built in Voskopoje over a period of 60 years (1699-1759), the church of St. Nicholas is known as one of the most magnificent buildings of this style. With its construction, it is opened the series of three basilicas which were built within four years (St. Nicholas -1721, -1722 St. Michael and St. Thanas -1724). The church was the main church (temple) of St Nicholas neighborhood. According to its ktitoric inscription, the church was built mainly by the Arcond Haji Jorgji Hira’s costs within a period of 17 months from June 1721 to September 1722.

Keywords: Basilica, church, saints, salvation, icons, temple, etc.

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Published

2016-12-20

How to Cite

Palushi, A. (2016). The life cycle of St. Nicholas conducted in Basilica of "St. Nicholas" inVoskopoje by painter David Selenica. ANGLISTICUM. Journal of the Association-Institute for English Language and American Studies, 2(4), 296–299. Retrieved from https://anglisticum.org.mk/index.php/IJLLIS/article/view/1301

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Volume 2, No.4, August, 2013