Among the the attractions in Macedonia, the churches are mostly visited by tourists. The
churches in Macedonia are important not only due to their historical significances but also due to their beautiful architecture. Macedonian Orthodox Church, St George's Church and St John Caneo, Ohrid are very popular among tourists in Macedonia.
Macedonian Orthodox Church has 10 provinces under it. Out of the 10 provinces, 3 are located outside Macedonia and 7 are situated in the country. Most of the people of Macedonia are Orthodox Christians. Even outside Macedonia, Macedonian Orthodox Church has a huge number of followers. The services in the church are followed in the Old Church Slavik language.
St George's Church one of the favorite
churches in Macedonia to the tourists in Macedonia due to the fresco paintings. This church has been renovated in 1313 by King Milutin. The fresco paintings were drawn by two noted painters of the day-- Eftihie and Mihajlo. A glimpse of Byzantine art is found through this Macedonia church. St George's Church was built in fourteenth century.
The beautiful church of St John Caneo, Ohrid is an amalgamation of American style and Byzantine style of architecture. The fresco of portraits of the saints and the Communion of Apostles are worth mentioning. This church was dedicated to the theologian, St. Kaneo.
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