The monastery dates back to the Second Bulgarian Kingdom during the reign of Tsar Ivan Shishman. A cell school was established next to it, where books, biographies and gospels were written and transcribed. Relics such as the Gospel of the Tile, bound in 1512 with gold covers and decorated with biblical scenes, date from that time. In 1797, St. Sophrony of Vratsa took refuge in the Assumption of the Virgin.
In the monastery you will see a museum corner of the poet Ivan Vazov, a chapel - ossuary, Rushid's house and the church "St. George".
How to get there: 30 km. from the town of Vratsa to the town of Sofia through the Iskar Gorge.
GPS: 43º05’45.15 ”N 23º36’16.07” E
Practical information:
Cherepish Monastery is a functioning male monastery. The temple holiday is celebrated on August 15 - the Day of the Holy Mother of God. The monastery offers accommodation.
Sermons in the Cherepish Monastery are given by the priests in Bulgarian.
When visiting the monastery complex, some rules of dress and behavior must be observed. All visitors, regardless of gender, should wear clothing that covers their shoulders, elbows and knees. It is undesirable to speak loudly and make noise.
Contacts:
The monastery is open all year round: 7:00 - 20:00.
+359 92 661 164; +359 92 661 207 - Vratsa Metropolitanate.