The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Serbian: Црква вазнесења Господњег) in Ruma is Serbian Orthodox church in Vojvodina, Serbia.
| Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord | |
|---|---|
Црква вазнесења Господњег | |
 Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord | |
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| 45°00′20″N 19°49′41″E / 45.00556°N 19.82806°E | |
| Location | Ruma,  Vojvodina |
| Country |  Serbia
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| Type | Cultural Monument of Great Importance |
| Designated | 1997 |
| Reference no. | СК 1305[1] |
| Denomination | Serbian Orthodox |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Dedication | Transfiguration of the Lord |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Neo-classicism |
| Years built | 1761 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Eparchy of Srem |
Details
editBased on the text from Dimitrije Ruvarac, the church was constructed in 1761.[2] The church is a single-nave building with a semicircular apse to the east and a bell tower rising high above the western facade.[2]
The high altar screen, decorated with Baroque and Rococo carvings, was painted by Stefan Tenecki in 1772, with his signature on the throne icons' lower right corners.[2] His works are known for their precise drawing, skillful composition, vibrant colors, and bold treatment of drapery, identifying him as a significant figure of Ukrainian Baroque among the Serbs.[2]
The initial location for the new church was an old, abandoned Orthodox cemetery, deemed by the district judge to be too close to the Catholic church.[3] The dispute escalated to the extent that Empress Maria Theresa intervened, ultimately ruling in favor of constructing the second Orthodox church in Ruma.[3] Pavle Čortanović painted the depiction of the Holy Trinity in 1843.[1] In 1860, Konstantin Pantelić was tasked with creating the icons for the Virgin's throne.[1] Conservation work on the building were carried out in 1969 and 1970, and in 2002.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "СПЦ Вазнесења Господњег у Руми". National Center for Digitization.
- ^ a b c d e "СРПСКА ПРАВОСЛАВНА ЦРКВА СВ. ВАЗНЕСЕЊА ГОСПОДЊЕГ". Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Цркве". The Municipality of Ruma. Retrieved July 21, 2024.