Church of St. Clement of Ohrid

The Church of St. Clement of Ohrid is the biggest cathedral of the Macedonian Orthodox Church. The church was erected to honor the 1150th anniversary of the birth of St. Clement of Ohrid. The building of this church began in 1972 and it has rotunda measurements of 36 x 36 m. It is made up entirely of domes and arcs and covers an area of around 1,000 m2. This facility can accommodate around 6000 people. When you enter the church, the iconostasis built of oak wood draws your attention.

The center dome is 650 m2 in size. For the first time in history, Jesus Christ is painted on a 70 m2 canvas, with one eye measuring 1.5 m in diameter. The architect left large areas for windows in order to comply with the canons of the orthodox churches. However, to avoid a great quantity of light (which is standard practice in a church to boost the mystery), a crystalline plexiglass is inserted, which gives a stunning projection of colors depending on the angle at which the light falls. The church is not only attractive on the inside, but also on the exterior, where there is a large area with a contemporary fountain and numerous desks, as well as various flora that fill the entire space with harmony and freshness.

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Phone: +389 2 322 7450

Opening Hours: Daily - 8:00 to 20:00

Address: Blvd. Partizanski Odredi 17, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia