Easter in Kosovo 17-21. April 2025.
Prizren was the craft, trade and diplomatic center of the entire region, and in the Middle Ages the imperial capital of Nemanjić. It was here that caravans passed from Europe to Asia Minor, and vice versa. They often came from Dubrovnik, who made Prizren the trading capital of that time.
Around 1214, during the reign of Stefan Nemanjić, the city belonged to the Serbian medieval state and became an economic and spiritual center. During the reign of King Milutin, Prizren became the most important trading center in Serbia. The city on the Bistrica River grew economically stronger, especially during the reigns of King Milutin, Emperor Dušan and Emperor Uroš. The most important historical monuments of Serbian medieval heritage from that period are the Church of the Virgin Mary of Ljeviš and the nearby monastery complex of the Holy Archangels, an endowment of Emperor Dušan. At times, Prizren was also the capital of Emperors Dušan and Uroš. The medieval Prizren population was diverse and the majority at that time consisted of Serbs, but there were also Dubrovnik, Korcula, split, Zadar, Vlachs, Venetians, Greeks, SAS and others. They lived in colonies. The largest colony was formed by The Dubrovnik people. Travel writers of that time called Prizren "the Imperial City", and in folk epic poems it is listed as "Serbian Constantinople".
Around 1214, during the reign of Stefan Nemanjić, the city belonged to the Serbian medieval state and became an economic and spiritual center. During the reign of King Milutin, Prizren became the most important trading center in Serbia. The city on the Bistrica River grew economically stronger, especially during the reigns of King Milutin, Emperor Dušan and Emperor Uroš. The most important historical monuments of Serbian medieval heritage from that period are the Church of the Virgin Mary of Ljeviš and the nearby monastery complex of the Holy Archangels, an endowment of Emperor Dušan. At times, Prizren was also the capital of Emperors Dušan and Uroš. The medieval Prizren population was diverse and the majority at that time consisted of Serbs, but there were also Dubrovnik, Korcula, split, Zadar, Vlachs, Venetians, Greeks, SAS and others. They lived in colonies. The largest colony was formed by The Dubrovnik people. Travel writers of that time called Prizren "the Imperial City", and in folk epic poems it is listed as "Serbian Constantinople".
17.04.2025. Big Thursday: Belgrade-Gazimestan-Gracanica-
Departure from Belgrade at 8 am
Attending the part of the evening worship service in the Monastery of Gracanica, reading the 12 Gospels in Gracanica, continuing the journey to Prizren.
Dinner and overnight at St. Archangels.
18.04.2025. Good Friday: Holy Archangels, Prizren
Morning service at the monastery. Workshop of painting Easter eggs in the residence of the monastery of St. Archangel in the traditional Metohija way with wax and pencil, with journalist from Orahovac Olivera Radić. Free time. Taking out the cloak. Dinner, overnight.
19.04.2025. Great Saturday: Orahovac-great Hoča
Liturgy in Orahovac, tour and socializing, tour of Velika Hoča, return to Prizren, joint preparation of Easter dinner of Love, Dinner and overnight stay in the residence of St. Archangel.
20.04.2025. Easter: Prizren-St. Archangels
Midnight service in the church of St. George. Morning Easter liturgy in the monastery of St. Archangels. Easter meal in S. Arhangeli. Tour of Prizren: Mother of God of Ljeviška, Seminary, Potkaljaja and tour of the Kaljaja fortress. Free time. Return to Arhangeli, dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Midnight service in the church of St. George. Morning Easter liturgy in the monastery of St. Archangels. Easter meal in S. Arhangeli. Tour of Prizren: Mother of God of Ljeviška, Seminary, Potkaljaja and tour of the Kaljaja fortress. Free time. Return to Arhangeli, dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
21.04. 2025. Easter Monday → Visoki Dečani-Peć Patriarchate
Liturgy in the Visoki Dečani Monastery, service and tour. Tour of the Peć Patriarchate Monastery. Departure for Belgrade. Arrival in Belgrade in the late evening.
Price: 17,500 dinars.
The price includes:
– Tours and activities according to the program
– transportation costs,
- organization costs
- 6 meals
- 4 nights in the monastery of St. Archangel
Price not included:
- individual passenger costs