Church of the Holy Transfiguration, Herebel
St. Saviour's Church | |
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Native name Albanian: Kisha e Shën Sotirit | |
Location | Herebel |
Built | 12th century |
Designated | 1970 |
The Church of the Holy Transfiguration (Albanian: Kisha e Shpërfytyrimit; Macedonian: Црква „Свети Преображение“) is a church in Herebel, Dibër County, Albania. Established in the 12th century, it was declared a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1970.[1]
There is an annual celebration at the church, occurring on the 18th and 19th of August. While primarily attended by the Macedonian Christian population, it is also attended by Muslims.[2]
References
- ↑ "Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status". Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ↑ "Македонците во Ербеле - Долни Дебар го одбележаа празникот Преображение" (in Macedonian). Makedonium. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
Coordinates: 41°37′06″N 20°28′15″E / 41.6182°N 20.4709°E
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