The Monastery of Saint Naum is a Macedonian Orthodox monastery. It is named after the medieval Macedonian writer and enlightener Saint Naum who founded it. The monastery was established in 905 by St Naum of Ohrid himself.
St. Naum was among the disciples of Cyril and Methodius and is associated with the creation of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic script.
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St Naum was belived to have healing powers, especially for mental illnesses, pilgrims would come from far and wide seeking his miraculous help.
The monastery grounds are known for their friendly peacocks. which roam freely and add to the srene and almost magical atmosphere.
During Ottoman rule, the monastery continued to operate and was even used as school, preserving the region's Christian heritage.
St. Naum contributed to the spread of the Old Church Slavonic language, making it an important cultural and educational center in the region.
If you lean your ear against St. Naum's tomb inside the monastery, legend says you can hear his heartbeat.
In Ohrid and the surrounding region, the name Naum is still commonly given to boys in honor of the saint.
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