The Church “St.
Todor” was built in XVI century and the
Church “Sveto Vavedenie
Bogorodichno” was built in 1823.
The Church
“St. Todor” is the
oldest church in Panagyurishte. According researchers, the church was built in
the middle of XVI century. It is a small single ship church, which nowadays is
joint with “Sveto Vavedenie
Bogorodichno”. It was burnt down during the Kurdjali Rioting and
was restored in 1808-1809 г. by the bishop of Plovdiv – Dionisii
Agatonikiiski.
The
Church “Sveto Vavedenie Bogorodichno” was started in 1818 was
built in 1823, right next to the south wall of “St. Todor” church. It
represents single ship church with colonnade and it is larger than the old
church. It was inaugurated also by Dionisii Agatonikiiski. Master builders were from Bratsigovo. The church was ornate
with icons, painted by Samokov’s painters. Unfortunately the church was
damaged by the fire during the uprising and its’ interior was almost devoured.
The
Cathedral Church "St. George" was built in 1860, but it
was commenced in 1856. The church represents imposing revival building with
colonnade on its’ western facade. It was also ornate with icons and frescoes,
but they were destroyed during the uprising fire. The church is considered
as the town's cathedral temple and used to be one of the largest and most
impressive temples in Bulgaria.
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