MonasteryUnterufhausen

Verkündigungs-St. Justin-Monastery

Verkündigungs-St. Justin-Monastery

Monastery (active)

The Annunciation-St. Justin Monastery, a Serbian Orthodox institution, is located in Unterufhausen, a district of the Hessian municipality of Eiterfeld. It is a monastery for men, distinguished by its relatively recent history and the unique architecture of its newly constructed church.

History+

The monastery was founded as an offshoot of the Skete of Saint Spyridon in Geilnau. In 2010, a former mill property was acquired to serve as the monastic courtyard. Construction of the accompanying church began in 2014, following Patriarch Irinej's blessing of the site in 2013. The church, a cross-domed structure, is modeled after the Serbian Gradac Monastery church from the late 13th century. In 2015, the dome cross was installed, and exterior work was completed. The monastery holds a dual patronage, dedicated to Saint Justin Popović and the Annunciation of the Lord, as Justin's birth and death, according to the Julian calendar, fall on this feast day.

Location+

The monastery is situated in Unterufhausen, a district of Eiterfeld, within the Hersfeld-Rotenburg region of Hesse, Germany. It belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Diocese for Central Europe.

On site+

Currently, the monastery is inhabited by a single monk, which is why it is still referred to as a hermitage. Following the renovation of the monastic courtyard and the completion of the church, the relocation of additional monks from Geilnau is planned. The 16-meter-high church was constructed using solid wood and features concrete basement rooms intended for common or dining areas. The interior is slated for plastering and fresco decoration.

Nearby+
  • Geyso Castle (Mansbach) (Castle, approx. 3173 m away)
  • Oberhof Manor House (Mansbach) (Manor and Estate House, approx. 3259 m away)
  • Blue Castle (Mansbach) (Castle, approx. 3269 m away)
  • Fürsteneck Castle (Castle, approx. 4770 m away)

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