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St. Nicholas Church - Brașov
The Saint Nicholas Church of 'Şcheii Braşovului,' believed to date back to the 13th century according to tradition, played a central role in the spiritual, cultural, and artistic life of the Romanians in Ţara Bârsei. Archaeological excavations and historical documents indicate that the present-day structure replaced earlier wooden (1399) and stone (1440) buildings, funded by donations from Moldavia and Greater Wallachia princes, notably Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521). The current appearance of the church reflects extensive renovations during the 18th century, led by chronicler dean Radu Tempea IInd (1691-1742). Notable additions included the expanded triconical nave (1740) and two lateral oratories: Buna Vestire (The Annunciation) on the northern side (1733-1734) and Înălţarea Domnului (the Ascension of Our Lord) on the southern side (1750-1752). The interior was adorned with mural paintings by Grigore Ranite of Craiova (1738-1740) and Ioan, Iancu, Constandin, and Irimia (1752), influenced by the Hurezi School, a significant post-Brancoveanu art hub. In 1751, a clock tower was constructed on the western side of the church, financed by a donation from Tsarina Elisabeta Petrovna of Russia. Further modifications were made based on requests from voivodes across the Carpathians, Grigore Ghica and Constantin Mavrocordat. In 1940 and 1946, the ancient frescoes inside the church were replaced with a mural assembly by painter Costin Petrescu. Additionally, the post-Brancoveanu style iconostasis from the 18th century was gifted to the church of Predeluţ.
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