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Temska Monastery
The Temska Monastery ( ), dedicated to Saint George, is a Serbian Orthodox monastery belonging to the Eparchy of Niš. Built in the 14th century, it is registered as an Immovable Cultural Heritage and was declared a Monument of Culture of Great Importance in 1948. It is situated on the route from Pirot to Topli Do, in the vicinity of the village of Temska, approximately 20 kilometers from Pirot. The monastery is located on the left bank of the Temštica river, at the foot of a hill. The head of the monastery is Abbess Efrosinija (Ristić), who has led the sisterhood since December 2, 1999. The monastery's spiritual father is Leonid (Čolić).
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The Temska Monastery ( ), dedicated to Saint George, is a Serbian Orthodox monastery belonging to the Eparchy of Niš. Built in the 14th century, it is registered as an Immovable Cultural Heritage and was declared a Monument of Culture of Great Importance in 1948. It is situated on the route from Pirot to Topli Do, in the vicinity of the village of Temska, approximately 20 kilometers from Pirot. The monastery is located on the left bank of the Temštica river, at the foot of a hill. The head of the monastery is Abbess Efrosinija (Ristić), who has led the sisterhood since December 2, 1999. The monastery's spiritual father is Leonid (Čolić).
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