Church St. Dimitrija-Ohrid
Nearby the Upper Gate, at the same exit of the yard of Holy Mother of God Perivlepta (St.Kliment) there is a small one nave church dedicated to the holy warrior Dimitrija.
| There is no historical information available about the origin of this one nave church with three-sided altar apse. It has two entrances-on the west and on the south side and hemispherical arch. This church is included in the order of smaller Ohrid churches that are built and painted in 14th century. |
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The frescoes and fresco-decorations in the interior of the church are divided in three zones. The first zone is represented by saints in natural size and the most beautiful one is the image of the patron St. Dimitrija, painted in his warrior attire. The painting and the manner of painting recognize an author with high artistic qualities.
The second zone is filled with scenes of the life of Christ, as: "The Lord Jesus enters Jerusalem", "Crucifixion" and "Resurrection". Above the second zone of the frieze of medallions more prophets are presented.
The author of the fresco-decorations of the church St. Dimitrija still remains anonymous .
For this church is also typical "The Great snake cross" from 17th century.
G. Angeličin - Žura
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