One of the greatest Orthodox churches in Montenegro - Cetinje Monastery, a symbol of freedom-loving spirit of Montenegro, the heart and the cradle of Orthodox state. Here for some 500 years the residence of the Metropolitan of Montenegro. Russia's role in the prosperity of the monastery can be seen in the words of Saint Peter Cetinje, "Do not take the land of bones who does not like Russia." Almost half of the treasury Cetinje monastery consists of Russian gifts of kings and queens. In the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - the heart of Cetinje monastery - the relics of St. Peter Cetinje, incorruptible hand of St. John the Baptist, once belonged to the Romanov family and passed the mother of Nicholas II Montenegrin metropolis. Gold embroidered shroud - also a gift of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great, Bishop and Metropolitan of Montenegro Saint Peter Cetinje. The monastery has a museum where vestments Metropolitan of Montenegro, the crown of St. Stephen Decani, rare manuscripts and printed books 13-19 cc., Church utensils and ancient banners.
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