Tumane Monastery — Attraction in Golubac Municipality

moved in, bringing an old Russian icon, The Theotokos of Kursk, which previously survived two fires, including one in the monastery near Kursk, in Russia, after the October Revolution. That same year, the remains of the Saint Zosimus were discovered.1

The influx of monks revived the monastery while rediscovered remains of Saint Zosimus resulted in large popularity and growing number of visitors. The economy of the monastery developed, and new buildings were added to the complex, including large konak and several auxiliary structures. The fast development was soon cut short by World War II. Before the liberation, and entrance of the Soviet Red Army, Russian monks left Tuman. After the war, the monastery stagnated, but the konak, some of the other buildings, and Zosimus' cave were slowly being repaired. As the number of monks dwindled, Tuman became a female monastery in 1966, on the recommendation of Hrizostom Vojinović sr], the bishop of Braničevo.[4]

Renaissance of the monastery began under the administration of hegumania Matrona. In 1991 the stone iconostasis was built and the frescoes were painted on the walls. Due to the declining number of nuns, bishop of Braničevo Ignatije Midić turns the monastery into male again in 2014, when three monks arrived. A massive renovation ensued from 2016 to 2018, including reconstruction of the church itself, old and new konak, churchyard, poustinia of the Saint Zosimus (800 m (2,600 ft) south of the monastery) and a diner. Across the church, on the left bank of the Tumanska reka is an reception-inn (gostoprimnica), actually an adapted watermill which was closed in the 1960s. Next to the old one, the new watermill, with the traditional millstone was built, and is in use, mostly for grinding corn. Also, the mini-zoo was formed.[14]

The monastery has its own economy, mostly concentrated on the animal husbandry, like cattle, sheep, goats, poultry nd donkeys but also some wild animals, in and out of the mini-zoo: emus, ostriches, swans, geese, ducks, ruddy shelducks, llamas, donkeys, ponies, black-headed sheep, pygmy goats, turtles, hares, hedgehogs and badgers. Some animals were donated by the Belgrade and Jagodina Zoo. There is also a garden, hoop house, trout fish pond and 150 beehives.[1

The monastery continued to grow and by the early 2020s it had 12 monks and several nuns, having, on average, the youngest brethren in Serbia. In 2022, construction of the auxiliary, two-floor building began. It will host the logging and hospitality area for 120 guests, a library with 50,000 books, and a...

The Tuman Monastery (Serbian: Манастир Туман, romanized: Manastir Tuman) is a 14th-century Orthodox monastery in eastern Serbia, in the municipality of Golubac. It belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Braničevo. It is also referred to as the Tumane Monastery.

The church is dedicated to the Saint Archangel Gabriel. As of 2018, the monastery has six monks and one nun, which makes it the largest one in the Braničevo District. Because of the several historical healers who dwelled in the monastery, Tuman has been called "Ostrog of the Đerdap". The monastery is situated in the valley of the river of Tumanska reka, 12 km (7.5 mi) south-east of Golubac. It is located in the village of Snegotin, though it is outside of the village itself, in the forested, secluded depression area of the north-west section of the Severni Kučaj mountain. South of the monastery rises the 591-metre-high (1,939 ft) peak of Crni Vrh Tumanski ("Black Peak of Tuman"). The forests which encircle the monastery are estimated to be over a century old as of 2018.Almost immediately after the monastery was completed, a group of the Sinait monks (meaning they originated from the Mount Sinai) settled in the caves in the vicinity. A large number of Sinait monks from the Mount Athos migrated to Serbia in the mid-14th century, fleeing the Ottoman invasion. They all settled in the caves throughout Serbia, due to their hermit lifestyle. Zosimus Sinait, later named The Venerable Zosimus of Tuman, headed the group which settled around the monastery. He was known for the extreme fasting and praying in his poustinia-rocky cave until his death. Zosimus' remains are today the central relic of the monastery. He is also known as Sinait the Miracle Worker and his day is observed...

This monastery is a 14th century orthodox monastery located in eastern Serbia. Dedicated to Saint Archangel Gabriel but local legend and Knight Miloš Obilić who was the monastery ktitor gave the monastery the name. The monster has its own economy, meaning you can buy church products (rosary, icons, candles, crosses etc.) as well as other types of products such as food and beauty oroducts (cheese, oils for different kind of diseases, lotions, pomades, holy water etc). There do also an animal husbandry so you can see cattle like sheep, donkeys even wild animals like emus and llamas. There is also a porterhouse where you can drink and pay for it as much as you think is enough. There are toilets and enormous parking. The place is crowded during liturgy and there are always massive lines during the day since the local people believe that this holy place will cure their diseases and other health problems. #monastery #Tumane #Serbia...