Ruen Monastery
Pernik
Ruen Monastery, officially named St John of Rila Monastery, is a Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox monastery located near the village of Skrino in Kyustendil Province. It belongs to the Dupnitsa vicarage of the Sofia eparchy of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The monastery is situated in a picturesque countryside near Boboshevo town, approximately 8 km west of the E79 route connecting Sofia and Kulata. It was restored in 1999 on the ruins of an old church and serves as a spiritual site dedicated to Saint John of Rila, the most famous Bulgarian saint and founder of the renowned Rila Monastery. Visitors can follow a path from the monastery to the nearby cave where Saint John of Rila began his hermitage. The monastery celebrates the saint's day on October 19, attracting pilgrims and visitors interested in Bulgarian religious history and nature.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Ruen Monastery is during the mild autumn months, especially around October 19, when the feast day of Saint John of Rila is celebrated. Visitors are advised to prepare for a walk along the path leading to the saint's hermitage cave. Though the monastery was restored recently, advance planning is recommended to ensure access and participation in any local festivities. Discounts or special arrangements may be available for pilgrims or groups, so checking with local church authorities can enhance the visit experience.
Faits intéressants
- •Ruen Monastery is located near the cave where Saint John of Rila began his hermitage.
- •The monastery is dedicated to Saint John of Rila, the founder of the famous Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest stauropegic monastery.
- •Saint John of Rila is considered the patron saint of the Bulgarian people.
- •The monastery was restored in 1999 over the ruins of an old church.
Histoire
Ruen Monastery is built near the village of Skrino, the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, who lived from 876 to 946 during the First Bulgarian Empire.
The original church was in ruins until it was restored in 1999.
The monastery honors Saint John of Rila, a key religious figure who lived through the reigns of Boris I, Simeon I, and Peter I.
Its restoration revived a spiritual link to Bulgaria's medieval Christian heritage and the legacy of its patron saint.