Mirka Ginova – Macedonian Hero
Mirka Ginova (Rusilovo, Aegean Macedonia 1916- Enidze Vardar, Aegean Macedonia 27 July 1946) was a Macedonian freedom fighter and revolutionary.
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Abolition of Ohrid Archepiscopate – History of Ohrid
The Ohrid Archiepiscopate was the only medieval feudal institution that continued to exist in the time of the Turkish rule. Why the Turks decided to leave it active can only be assumed.
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Turkish rule – History of Ohrid
The exact date of Ohrid’s fall under the Turkish rule cannot be determined accurately. However, the inscription in the church St. Ilija, located in the village of Elsani in the Ohrid region dating back from 1408 is considered to be accurate evidence of the presence of the Turks.
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Art painting in Ohrid between XI and XIV centuries- History of Ohrid
Church paintings (frescoes) of XI century were made in monumental style, the strongest emphasis given to face expression. Artists were striving to depict the inner feelings of the painted saints. This style can be found in the in the preserved fresco paintings in the cathedral church of St. Sofia.
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Early medieval culture in Ohrid – History of Ohrid
During the Turkish rule in Ohrid, many of the Christian churches were converted into mosques. It is estimated that these churches were demolished in the course of XV century. In that period Clement’s church, St. Pantheleimon was destroyed and on its ruins a mosque was erected.
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