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[22 Nov 2012 | No Comment | ]
Pilgrimage during the Advent in Neamt County

The Orthodox Church started the advent on November 14. This will last until December 24, the day before Christmas. The Advent is dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ and in Neamt County this event is celebrated in a traditional way in all the communities.
Just like every year hundreds of believers will come in pilgrimage at monasteries from Neamt County to visit this place of high spiritual values. Here, in Neamt County traditions are still kept alive by the Orthodox believers. Among some of the most visited religious settlements are …

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[24 Oct 2012 | No Comment | ]
The most visited religious touristic objectives from Vanatori Natural Park

Vanatori Natural Park hosts on its territory numerous touristic attractions such as the old monasteries build in the forests of this park.
Neamt Monastery also known as the “Jerusalem of the Romanian Orthodoxy” was built in the time or ruler Petru I Musat and is the oldest monastery from Moldova region. The church of the monastery was built by ruler Stefan cel Mare and it’s considered to be one of the most representative buildings of its time with decorated facades. The original painting can be seen at the entrance of the …

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[16 Aug 2012 | No Comment | ]
Pilgrimage with the occasion of Varatec and Bistrita Monasteries patron

Wednesday August 15 2012 the Orthodox Church celebrates the Passing of St Mary Mother of Jesus. In this religious day in Neamt County there are two important monasteries that celebrate their patron: Varatec and Bistrita Monasteries.
Varatec Monastery celebrates its patron on August 15 and 16. Pilgrims from all over the country are expected to come at this manifestation. With this occasion The Mitropolit of Moldavia and Bucovian, Teofan will participate at the religious service. The religious service will begin Tuesday August 14 at 14:00 with a religious service directed toward …

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[17 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]
The painting from Tazlau Monastery

The church from Tazlau Monastery was built by ruler Stefan cel Mare and was painted in 1496. Judging on the inscriptions found inside the church we find that the painting was remade between 1858 and 1859. During this time the interior of the church was also restored and the painting should’ve been executed in oil.
In the end only the icons of St. Mary Mother of Jesus, St Varvara and St Parascheva were painted in oil and the rest were executed in tempera. Above the doors that mark the entrance in …

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[11 Jan 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Visit Neamt monasteries during winter

A trip to the beautiful monasteries of Neamt County is always a great experience, especially during winter, when everything seems to be a fairytale scene. This is the same winter that is described by poets in their lyrics only better because now you can see it for real.
The Orthodox monasteries from Neamt County are located in places of rare beauty and represent a legacy that transcends time. Monks and nuns that live here like in the old days will welcome you and teach you about spirit and the power of …

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[26 Oct 2010 | One Comment | ]
Neamt Monastery: History, Images and Hermitages

According to historians, Neamt Monastery was built in XIV century and is the oldest Orthodox monastery from Moldova. The monastery is located in Vanatori village, from Neamt County, near Targu Neamt on the valley of Nemtisor Creek. The monastery is also known as “The Jerusalem of the Romanian Orthodoxy”.
Neamt Monastery has a incredible collection of religious objects, paintings, manuscripts and old typography pieces that have a great historic, religious, cultural and artistic value. Also, here there is the oldest religious library with over 18,000 books.
Neamt Monastery location and its Hermitages
Inside …