Bachkovo Monastery
Bachkovo Monastery has its own museum of liturgical objects and church art. Among its holdings is a silver paten whose inscription records a gift in 1644 by Theodosios of Peshtera, made by the Chiprovtsi craftsman Petar. Most manuscripts from the former monastic library are now held by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church’s historical and archival institute.
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Bachkovo Monastery has its own museum of liturgical objects and church art. Among its holdings is a silver paten whose inscription records a gift in 1644 by Theodosios of Peshtera, made by the Chiprovtsi craftsman Petar. Most manuscripts from the former monastic library are now held by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church’s historical and archival institute.
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- Bulgaria
Editorial reading
Editorial interpretation: Objects and manuscripts offer a way to read the monastery through collections that now occupy different institutions. Distinguishing their present locations helps connect the site with its dispersed cultural heritage without implying that everything remains on display there.
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