St. Archangel Michael, Monastery near village Skochivir, Novaci Municipality

According to the legend the monastery was built in 1870 on an initiative of young girl Angja, after she had a dream to spend one night in the nearby place called “Dzajkova Chuka”, at the spring which locals believe is holy water.

Monastery St. Archangel Michael, Skochivir

In the years that followed, а small monastery is built there dedicated to St. Archangel Michael.

St. Archangel Michael, Monastery near village Skochivir, Novaci Municipality

 

In 1967 the local population started the new home for St. Archangel Michael, near the old monastery. This object was renovated in 1998, when a hospice is built, one of the most attractive in the area.

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Cross near the Monastery

View – Panorama of Skochivir village and the surrounding

Skochivir (Скочивир) village in Novaci Municipality

Skochivir (Скочивир) village in Novaci Municipality

Skochivir (Скочивир) village in Novaci Municipality

Panorama - "Crna" River entering Mariovo region (photo: www.macedoniapostcards.com)