Tag: The Story of the Two Coffins

The Exquisite Coffins

At Studenitza Monastery, there are two coffins that hold great significance. The first coffin is made of black wood and features beautiful gold and silver designs. The second, which is even more magnificent, is a large silver casing. This silver coffin is intricately embossed and supported by silver angels, with a grand silver cross resting on its crimson velvet lid. Inside, the coffin is lined with blue satin and has three plaques on the lid that depict important moments from the life of King Stephen.

However, King Stephen’s resting place has not always been peaceful. The ongoing conflict between Serbia’s rulers has led to disruptions, even though Stephen lived long ago. Both the rival Karageorgevitches and Obrenovitches sought to honor him for their own purposes A Peaceful Monastic Retreat
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A Complicated History

When the last Karageorgevitch ruled, it was the mother of the