Church of the Ascension of Jesus, Skopje

The Church of the Ascension of Jesus (македонски. Црква Св. Спас) is a Macedonian Orthodox Church in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. It is situated east of Kale Fortress.

The church was built in the mid-16th century and is three-nave, with the middle vessel arched and flat pages covered with gains in domes. In the west is the gallery for women. On the south wall, above the present level of the floor during the repair of the church year 1963-64 was discovered a flat painting dating from the 16th-17th century. During the 19th century the church was given the inal look. In 1824 the iconostasis was completed and in 1867 it was part of the throne icons. The iconostasis and icons were made by cooperatives and traders from Skopje.

The door for entering in the yard is heavy and made from oak. In the yard is a white sarcophagus containing the remains of the revolutionary Goce Delčev.

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Vasya Y
6 September 2018
The entry is paid, but is worth visiting, if you are interested in history. The remains of Gotse Delchev are placed in sarcophagus in the yard of the church.
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