Rascian architecture
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Rascian architecture is a medieval Serbian ecclesiastical architectural style that spanned from 1170-1300, starting during the rule of Stefan Nemanja
(r. 1166-1196) when he built the Đurđevi Stupovi monastery, and ends with the Saint Achillius Church
, built in 1296 by Stephen Dragutin of Serbia, a descendant of Nemanja.
Stefan Nemanja
Stefan Nemanja was the Grand Prince of the Grand Principality of Serbia from 1166 to 1196, a heir of the Vukanović dynasty that marked the beginning of a greater Serbian realm .He is remembered for his contributions to Serbian culture and...
(r. 1166-1196) when he built the Đurđevi Stupovi monastery, and ends with the Saint Achillius Church
Saint Achillius Church (Serbia)
Saint Achillius Church, is a church in Arilje, Serbia. It is dedicated to the Saint Achillius from Larissa , fighter against Arianism and participants of the First Council of Nicaea in 325. God made him celebrate victory over Arianism, making a miracle to Achillius confession of the truth water...
, built in 1296 by Stephen Dragutin of Serbia, a descendant of Nemanja.
See also
- Architecture of SerbiaArchitecture of SerbiaSerbian architecture and Architecture of Serbia refers to the architecture and styles developed in Serbia or by Serbs on the Balkan peninsula.-Antiquity:...
- Serbian Orthodox ChurchSerbian Orthodox ChurchThe Serbian Orthodox Church is one of the autocephalous Orthodox Christian churches, ranking sixth in order of seniority after Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem, and Russia...
- List of Serbian Orthodox monasteries