Church of the Holy Transfiguration, Herebel

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St. Saviour's Church
Native name
Albanian: Kisha e Shën Sotirit
LocationHerebel
Built12th century
Cultural Monument of Albania
Designated1970

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[]

  1. ^ "Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status". Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  2. ^ "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 / 41.6182; 20.4709

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