Reconstruction of the Rakovica Monastery (Roof Replacement)

$34K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Serbia and Montenegro (former)
Start Date	Oct 22, 2001
End Date	Jun 12, 2006
Duration	1,694 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77369-48`

Grant Description

As a result of NATO bombing the 14th century Rakovica Monastery has suffered from ground shock causing severe damage to the buildings.

Funds are assisting in the preservation of this beautiful and important part of Yugoslavia's cultural and spiritual heritage.

The Rakovica Monastery, established in the 14th century as a monastery church, over the centuries has also housed a monastic school, the Belgrade Theological College, a women's monastery, and more recently, a sanctuary for refugees. The Monastery also contains valuable collections of religious icons and books.