 Rakovica monastery | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Манастир Раковица |
| Order | Serbian Orthodox |
| Established | 14th century |
| Dedicated to | Archangels Michael and Gabriel |
| Diocese | Archbishopric of Belgrade and Karlovci |
| Site | |
| Location | Between Resnik and Rakovica |
| Public access | Yes |
The Rakovica Monastery (Serbian: Манастир Раковица, romanized: Manastir Rakovica) is the monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church, within the Archbishopric of Belgrade and Karlovci, located in the municipality of Rakovica in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is dedicated to the archangels Michael and Gabriel.[1]
Mentioned in the 16th century, the Rakovica Monastery is the oldest holy object in Belgrade, where the regular service is still being held.[2]
The central part of the coat of arms of the Rakovica municipality is occupied by the representation Rakovica monastery.