Church of John the Baptist description and photos - Bulgaria: Gabrovo (Topic)

Church of John the Baptist description and photos - Bulgaria: Gabrovo. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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The Church of St. John the Baptist is the oldest in the city of Gabrovo. There are no written sources fixing the date of its construction, however, most likely, this happened in the 16th century. During a fire started in the city by the troops of the Ottoman Empire in 1798, the church was destroyed, but rebuilt in the spring of 1799.

In 1870, a bell tower was built to the west of the church, from which a beautiful view of town. In June 1949, the bell tower of the church was demolished and a kindergarten "Republic" was built in its place. It was the first religious building to be destroyed by a `` people's '' authorities in the city of Gabrovo. Ten years later, in 1959, the Convent of the Annunciation in the city center was destroyed.

The Church of St. John the Baptist is distinguished by its hand-carved wooden iconostasis, created by the woodcarving master Georgy in 1814.

Since October 4, 1932, a kindergarten and nursery for poor parents (for 35 children) has been organized at the church ... The temple has always been famous for its monetary donations to the schools of Gabrovo. This tradition is maintained to this day by the rector of the church and his colleagues. After the liturgy, hot food and milk are also distributed for the old and poor parishioners.

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