Papraća is a Serbian Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Annunciation and located in the village of Papraća at the source of the same-named river, near Šekovići in eastern Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The date of its foundation is unknown, but contemporary Ottoman documents give evidence that the monastery existed in the first half of the 16th century.

The monks of Papraća had contacts with Russian rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries, and they often travelled to Russia to raise funds and donations. In 1551, the monks travelled to Moscow through Volhynia in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where they received a manuscript Gospel Book from Prince Dymitr Sanguszko, who was a grandson of Serbian Despot Jovan Branković. Several years later, also in Volhynia, another group of Papraća monks received a psalter from a man named Nikola the Serb. In 1559, Papraća monks helped build a new church at the Tronoša Monastery in western Serbia. In 1645, Russian Tsar Aleksey Mikhailovich granted a charter permitting the monks of Papraća to collect donations in Russia once every eight years. They managed to travel to Russia even during the Great Turkish War (1683–1699).

The monastery was abandoned and ruined after the Austro-Turkish War of 1716–18. Its church was rebuilt in 1853, after the construction works were allowed by Ottoman authorities. The rebuilding was helped by funds from Serbs of Sarajevo. The church was further refurbished in the following years, and it was consecrated in 1869. Monastic life was restored in Papraća in 1880. During World War II, the monastery was ruined and its valuables were stolen. It was partially repaired in 1954, mostly through efforts by nun Varvara Božić from the Tavna Monastery. After further renovations, it was consecrated on 21 September 1975.

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Founded: 16th century
Category: Religious sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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essence (9 months ago)
Papraća Monastery is a monastery that was built in the 14th century. century, which was built by King Dragutin. When entering the monastery, you can hear the gurgling of the small river under the small bridge. The church is beautiful. The monastery is full of interesting things and beauty. Of course, you also have a souvenir shop. I recommend going!☦️❤️???
Đorđe Zarić (11 months ago)
Papraća Monastery is a men's monastery located in the town of the same name. It is an endowment of the county of Vukana and is dedicated to the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Archaeological excavations and restoration of the same...
Miloš Šuka (12 months ago)
Lovnica Monastery was built by King Dragutin and his sons. While the epic poems say that the monastery is the endowment of Vukan Nemanjić, the son of Stefan Nemanja, who built the monastery as a sign of repentance for changing his religion. The monastery of Papraca has a deep connection with the Russian emperor. A direct descendant of the Jakšić family is the Russian emperor Ivan the Terrible, whose grandmother is Jakšić. This family still lives today in the village above the monastery, and numerous evidences clearly tell us about the strong connection between this monastery, Jakšić and Russia. Thanks to the brother who welcomed us nicely and offered us coffee and juice. Archaeological research is currently being carried out, the remains of a Christian church from the second century have been found. And under the monastery, as you can see in the video, a church from the 12th century was found. ?
Obrad Micic (2 years ago)
Very quite and calm place to visit this Monastery.
gentleman style (3 years ago)
A beautiful monastery with a great history, you should see and experience it. Excavations are currently being made under the monastery and in the courtyard of the holy land, where the bridges of the Saints and Abbots were found.
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