rila monastery old affresco saint mary and infant jesus

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Rila Monastery, old affresco of Saint Mary and infant Jesus

Detail of the religious frescoes situated in the main church building in the courtyard of the monastery, the scene represents Saint Mary, mother of Jesus holding her infant sun, the painting style is religious orthodox. The Rila Monastery or The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila is the biggest orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains south of the capital Sofia.