Monastery of St. George, Matka

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Monastery of St. George, Matka

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Monastery of St. George, Matka

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Location: Skopje Region, Macedonia

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October 5, 2024

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In the Holy Mother of God monastery, which is run by four nuns, traditional robes are sewn for the heads of the Orthodox Church worldwide. A nun with IT skills programs the computer-controlled sewing machines. Sewing is also done by hand.

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June 20, 2025

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Back up to the campsite halfway along the red and white Gr path, follow lots of shade.

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Elevation 360 m

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Monastery of St. George, Matka – View of the Treska River loop from Canyon Matka

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