The Ascension of Christ Church is a

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in the neighbourhood of

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. The church is registered as a Cultural Heritage site of North Macedonia. The church is located on the left side of the river

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, in the eastern part of Novo Selo, 1 km from the center of Štip which is located to the east.

Features

It is a one-

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that is considered to have been built by Duke Dimitrija in 1369. The original frescoes of the church have not been preserved. According to the

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inscription, it was repainted in 1601 by the painter Jovan in the style of the school of . This second fresco painting lasted from May 13 to July 6, 1601, and the founding inscription mentions Bishop Rufim, the priest Dojko and the founder Pavle Mutavdžija.

Gallery

Црква Св.Спас во Ново Село - Штип (2).jpg, The church from a north-west view Црква Св.Спас во Ново Село - Штип (3).jpg, The church seen from the south (in the background,

Štip Štip ( ) is the largest urban agglomeration in the eastern part of North Macedonia, serving as the economic, industrial, entertainment and educational focal point for the surrounding municipalities. As of the 2021 census, the city of Štip had ...

is located) Црква Св.Спас во Ново Село - Штип (4).jpg, The

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2021 Црква „Св. Спас“ - Ново Село (1).jpg, The apse in 2022 Црква „Св. Спас“ - Ново Село (2).jpg, The southern wall and the apse

References

External links

{{Commons category, Church of Holy Salvation (Novo Selo)
The official website of Breganica Diocese
Churches in North Macedonia Cultural heritage of North Macedonia

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