The
Church of St. Bogorodica Bolnicka
The church is located in the immediate vicinity of the
town's ramparts near the Lower Gate. To the present day no relevant records have been
found that could confirm the date of the construction and fresco painting of the church.
However, the style of the architecture and frescoes indicate that it originates from the
XIV century.
The church underwent numerous reconstructions, both in fresco painting
and in the structure.
The first fresco painter showed good quality work, whereas the second
phase of the fresco painting was done in a haste. That resulted in an uneven mortar
surface.
A number of icons were also found in the church. Master Nicholas from
Debar painted them during the construction of the iconostasis. An inscription on the
iconostasis reveals the date of its creation, 1833.
There are numerous graves of priests and monks around the church.