Construction of the Monastery Treasury Begins
The past year in the renovation of Hilandar Monastery was marked by the completion of work on the Dohija and Igumenarija cells, the last two structures destroyed in the catastrophic fire on the night of March 3-4, 2004, which are being restored to their original condition by restorers. Also, the year 2025 was marked by the design of a capital project - a new monastery treasury, and preparatory work has begun at the final stage.
Construction of the Monastery Treasury Begins The Hilandar Monastery has completed renovations on its Dohija and Igumenarija cells, the last structures damaged in the 2004 fire. Preparations are underway for a new monastery treasury, designed to safely house priceless artifacts. The monastery has also implemented central heating and tested its structural integrity through numerous earthquakes, with ongoing support from Serbia.
- Renovations on the Dohija and Igumenarija cells, damaged in the 2004 fire, are complete.
- A project for a new monastery treasury has been developed, with preparatory work commencing.
- The new treasury will be built underground, outside the monastery walls, to preserve historical visuals.
- The existing treasury building is insufficient for modern museum and conservation standards.
- The monastery has implemented a central heating system to prevent future fires.
- The monastery’s structures have withstood over a thousand earthquakes in the past year and a half.
- Serbia has provided significant financial support for Hilandar’s reconstruction, totaling nearly 2.2 billion dinars from 2004 to 2025.
- The Republic of Srpska is also contributing to the restoration of specific structures.
- Notable visitors to Hilandar include historical figures and contemporary celebrities like Mel Gibson.
Write a comment